Yon Meaning in English

word

US

ˈjɑn

YAHN

UK

jˈɒn

YON

Definición

An old or poetic way of saying 'over there' or 'that one over there', used to refer to something far away.

Uso & Matices

Very old-fashioned or poetic; rarely used in modern speech except in literature, poetry, or intentional archaisms (e.g., 'yon mountain'). Often paired as 'yon' or 'o'er yon hill'. Avoid using in daily conversations.

• Spanish: allí (poético) - aquel, aquella, aquello (poético)
• Portuguese (BR): além (poético) - aquele(a) lá (poético)
• Portuguese (PT): além (poético) - aquele/aquela lá (poético)
• Chinese (Simplified): 那边 (诗意用语) - 那个 (诗意用语)
• Chinese (Traditional): 那邊 (詩意) - 那個 (詩意)
• Hindi: वहाँ (काव्यात्मक) - वह (कविता/साहित्यिक)
• Arabic: هناك (شعري) - ذاك/تلك (قديم/شعري)
• Bengali: ওই
• Russian: вон
• Japanese: かの
• Vietnamese: kia - đằng kia (văn học)
• Korean: 저
• Turkish: şu (uzakta - eski/küçük şiirsel)
• Urdu: وہ (دور - شاعرانہ)
• Indonesian: itu (jauh - puitis)

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Look at yon tree in the distance.

basic

The castle stands on yon hill.

basic

Can you see the light from yon window?

basic

He vanished over yon ridge before we could catch him.

natural

Is that your house over yon stream?

natural

The stars shine bright above yon forest tonight.

natural