chwaith

Welsh

Alternative forms

• ychwaith

Etymology

From chwaeth (“taste”), from its historical use to add emphasis to negative expressions (i.e. "not [even] a taste").

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /χwai̯θ/
• Rhymes: -ai̯θ

Adverb

chwaith

1. either

   Does gynno fo ddim arian, chwaith.

   He doesn't have any money, either.

Usage notes

Used only in negative expressions.

Antonyms

• hefyd

References

• 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