Welsh

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Etymology

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o +‎ herwydd

Pronunciation

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Conjunction

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oherwydd

  1. (formal) because
    Synonyms: achos, oblegid

Preposition

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oherwydd

  1. because of
    Synonyms: achos, o achos

Usage notes

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  • Unusally, this preposition also includes a form with the definite article, o'r herwydd "because of it/this/that, for this/that reason".

Inflection

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References

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  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “oherwydd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies