honna
Welsh
    
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Pronunciation
    
- IPA(key): /ˈhɔna/
 - Rhymes: -ɔna
 
Pronoun
    
honna f (masculine hwnna)
Usage notes
    
- Refers to grammatically feminine nouns, hwnna being the masculine 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, honno is preferred with the same meaning.
 
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References
    
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “honna”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
 
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