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").
Adverb
chwaith
- either
- Does gynno fo dim arian, chwaith.
- He doesn't have any money, either.
Usage notes
'Chwaith' is 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