bhon

Scottish Gaelic

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /vɔn̪ˠ/
  • Hyphenation: bhon

Preposition

bhon (+ dative)

  1. contraction of bho an
    Thill i bhon bhùth. ― She returned from the shop.
  2. since
    'S fhada bhon a bha mi ann. ― It's a long time since I was there.

Usage notes

  • Like the bare article an, bhon triggers lenition if the following noun begins with f, c and g.
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