Hwyl

Hwyl

HOOIL huːɪl
Noun

Enthusiasm or goodbye.

Example Sentences

"With hwyl!"
"Hwyl fawr!"

Etymology & History

Welsh word for spirit or farewell. Cultural concept.

Word Details

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Region
Wales
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Era
Medieval
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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