hynna

Welsh

Etymology

From hyn (“this”) +‎ yna (“there”). Compare hwnna and honna.

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈhɨ̞na/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈhɪna/
• Rhymes: -ɨ̞na

Pronoun

hynna m

1. (informal) (North Wales) that

   Synonym: hynny

   Faint 'di hynna'n gyfan gwbl? ― How much is that in total?

   Dw i'm yn dallt hynna. ― I don't understand that.

Usage notes

• Although grammatically masculine, this is used nonreferentially, for example, when talking about a general situation, action or event, rather than any particular noun. To refer to a masculine or feminine noun, hwnna and honna are used respectively.
• Hynny is used with the same meaning in south Wales and is also the preferred word in formal language.

Related terms

• hwn, hon (“this”); hyn (“this; these”)
• hwnna, honna, 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), “hynna”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies