bellach
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Welsh[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From pell (“far”) + -ach with soft mutation.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adverb[edit]
bellach
- now, from now on, (not) any more
Usage notes[edit]
- Bellach translates as now, but indicates a contrast with a different previous state, similar to erbyn hyn (“(by) now”).
See also[edit]
- nawr (“now”) (general senses)
- rŵan (“now”) (general senses) (North Wales)
Adjective[edit]
bellach
- Soft mutation of pellach (“further”).
Mutation[edit]
| Welsh mutation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
| pellach | bellach | mhellach | phellach |
| Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. | |||
Further reading[edit]
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “bellach”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies