bellach

Welsh

Etymology

From pell (“far”) +‎ -ach with soft mutation.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛɬaχ/

Adverb

bellach

  1. now, from now on, (not) any more

Usage notes

  • Bellach translates as now, but indicates a contrast with a different previous state, similar to erbyn hyn (“(by) now”).

See also

Adjective

bellach

  1. soft mutation of pellach (“further”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of pellach
radical soft nasal aspirate
pellach bellach mhellach phellach

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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