hwnna

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Welsh

Alternative forms

'na

Etymology

From hwn (“this”) +‎ yna (“there”). Compare honna and hynna.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈhʊna/
Rhymes: -ʊna

Pronoun

hwnna m

(informal) that
Synonym: hwnnw

Pwy yw hwnna? ― Who's that (guy)?

Ti'n deall 'na? ― Do you understand that?

Usage notes

Refers to grammatically masculine nouns, honna being the feminine 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, hwnnw is preferred with the same meaning.

Related terms

hwn, hon (“this”); hyn (“this; these”)
honna, hynna, hwnnw, honno (“that”); hynny (“that; those”)
y rhain (“these”)
y rheina, y rheini, y rheiny (“those”)

References

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

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