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General Slang
by there
· phrase · welsh
Welsh-English for 'over there' — pointing-word with extra welly.
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Definitions
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South Wales way of saying 'over there' or 'in that place'. Pairs with 'by here' for 'right here'. Direct calque from Welsh fan hyn / fan 'na ('place here' / 'place there'). Sounds redundant in standard English but does precise locating work in Wenglish.
“Your keys are by there, on the windowsill.”
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by there In A Sentence
Your keys are by there, on the windowsill.
Origin & Usage
Calqued from Welsh fan 'na ('that place'). Standard South Wales construction.
People Also Ask
What does "by there" mean in Welsh English?
In Welsh English, "by there" means "over there" — a pointing word with a bit of extra emphasis.
How do you use "by there" in a sentence?
"Your keys are by there, on the table."
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