help llaw

Welsh

Etymology

From help (“help”) +‎ llaw (“hand”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌhɛlp ˈɬau̯/

Noun

help llaw m (uncountable, not mutable)

  1. help, a helping hand
    • 2013 November 25, BBC Cymru Fyw‎:
      Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi cyhoeddi sut y byddan nhw'n rhoi help llaw i bobl brynu tai newydd.
      The Welsh Government have announced how they will provide help for people to buy new houses.

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