bhon

Scottish Gaelic

Alternative forms

• on

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vɔn̪ˠ/
• Hyphenation: bhon

Preposition

bhon (+ dative)

1. Contraction of bho an.

   Thill i bhon bhùth. ― She returned from the shop.

2. since

   'S fhada bhon a bha mi ann. ― It's a long time since I was there.

Usage notes

• Like the bare article an, bhon triggers lenition if the following noun begins with f, c and g.