hwnna

== 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