am wn i

Welsh

Etymology

Contracted from am a wn i (literally “for that which I know”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /am ˌʊn ˈiː/

Phrase

am wn i

1. I suppose
2. as far as I know, for all I know

   Synonym: hyd y gwn i

Further reading

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