hwnna
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Welsh[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From hwn (“this”) + yna (“there”). Compare honna and hynna.
Pronunciation[edit]
Pronoun[edit]
hwnna m
- (informal) that
- Synonym: hwnnw
- Pwy yw hwnna? ― Who's that (guy)?
- Ti'n deall 'na? ― Do you understand that?
Usage notes[edit]
- Refers to grammatically masculine nouns, honna being the feminine equivalent. In addition, hynny (or hynna colloquially in the north) is used nonreferentially, for example, when talking about a general situation, action or event, rather than any particular noun.
- May be reduced to 'na in colloquial language, whereas in formal language, hwnnw is preferred with the same meaning.
Related terms[edit]
- hwn, hon (“this”); hyn (“this; these”)
- honna, hynna, hwnnw, honno (“that”); hynny (“that; those”)
- y rhain (“these”)
- y rheina, y rheini, y rheiny (“those”)
References[edit]
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “hwnna”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies