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

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
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