honna
Welsh edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From hon (“this”) + yna (“there”). Compare hwnna and hynna.
Pronunciation edit
Pronoun edit
honna f (masculine hwnna)
- (informal) that
- Synonym: honno
- Pwy ydy honna? ― Who's that (girl)?
- Ti biau 'na? ― Is that yours? (literally, “Is it you that owns that?”)
Usage notes edit
- Refers to grammatically feminine nouns, hwnna being the masculine equivalent. In addition, hynny (or hynna colloquially in the north) is used nonreferentially, for example, when talking about a general situation, action or event, rather than any particular noun.
- May be reduced to 'na in colloquial language, whereas in formal language, honno is preferred with the same meaning.
Related terms edit
- hwn, hon (“this”); hyn (“this; these”)
- hwnna, hynna, hwnnw, honno (“that”); hynny (“that; those”)
- y rhain (“these”)
- y rheina, y rheini, y rheiny (“those”)
References edit
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “honna”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies