llall

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

Perhaps reduplication of Proto-Celtic *alyos (other), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂élyos (compare arall).[1]

Pronunciation

Pronoun

llall m (plural lleill)

  1. (the) other, (the) other one

Usage notes

This is always preceded by a form of the definite article, which means it never appears mutated.

Derived terms

See also

  • arall (other, adjective)

References

  1. ^ R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “llall”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies