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Welsh
Etymology
Literally, “a blessing on...”.
Preposition
rhad ar (triggers soft mutation or h-prothesis if before ugain)
- “bless (someone)”
Inflection
Personal forms (literary)
Personal forms (colloquial)
Usage notes
Often used ironically, much like English bless them or the interjection bless.
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “rhad ar”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies