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Welsh
Etymology
From pell (“far”) + -ach with soft mutation.
Pronunciation
Adverb
bellach
- now, from now on, (not) any more
Usage notes
- Bellach translates as now, but indicates a contrast with a different previous state, similar to erbyn hyn (“(by) now”).
See also
Adjective
bellach
- Soft mutation of pellach (“further”).
Mutation
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
Further reading
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “bellach”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies