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Meaning of heddlu iaith | Babel Free

Noun masculine CEFR B2
ˌhɛðlɨ̞ ˈjai̯θ

Definitions

language police, grammar Nazis (especially in the context of the Welsh language)

derogatory, masculine, not-mutable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Pan mae'n dod at sgrifennu a siarad Cymraeg mae 'na wastad heddlu iaith o gwmpas yn barod i gywiro a beirniadu ond o bryd i'w gilydd mae'r heddlu go iawn angen help gyda iaith.”

When it comes to writing and speaking Welsh there are always language police about ready to correct and criticise but from time to time the actual police need help with language.

“Herio'r Heddlu Iaith”

Challenging the Grammar Nazis

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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