llall
Welsh
Alternative forms
- nall
Etymology
Perhaps reduplication of Proto-Celtic *alyos (“other”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂élyos (compare arall).[1]
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ɬaɬ/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ɬaːɬ/, /ɬaɬ/
Pronoun
llall m (plural lleill)
- (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
- hyn a'r llall (“this and that”)
See also
- arall (“other”, adj)
References
- 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