chwaith
Welsh edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From chwaeth (“taste”), from its historical use to add emphasis to negative expressions (i.e. "not [even] a taste").
Pronunciation edit
Adverb edit
chwaith
- either
- Does gynno fo ddim arian, chwaith.
- He doesn't have any money, either.
Usage notes edit
Used only in negative expressions.
Antonyms edit
References edit
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “chwaith”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies