hyn a hyn
Welsh edit
Etymology edit
From hyn (“this”) + a (“and”) + hyn (“this”).
Pronunciation edit
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈhɨ̞n a ˌhɨ̞n/, /ˌhɨ̞n a ˈhɨ̞n/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈhɪn a ˌhɪn/, /ˌhɪn a ˈhɪn/
Determiner edit
- a certain amount
- Dim ond hyn a hyn o arian sydd ar ôl yn y gronfa ar gyfer eleni.
- There is only a certain amount of money left in the fund for this year.
Usage notes edit
Hyn a hyn is followed by o (“of”) when preceding a noun or pronoun.
Derived terms edit
- bob hyn a hyn (“every now and then, now and again”)
Further reading edit
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “hyn a hyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies