ar fy nhwca

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, "on my knife".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌar və ˈn̥ʊka/, [ˌarvənˈɦʊkʰa]

Prepositional phrase

ar fy nhwca

1. (idiomatic) really, seriously, on my life

References

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