yon
word
Definition
An old or poetic way of saying 'over there' or 'that one over there', used to refer to something far away.
Usage & Nuances
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: ওইRussian: вонJapanese: かのVietnamese: kia - đằng kia (văn học)Korean: 저Turkish: şu (uzakta - eski/küçük şiirsel)Urdu: وہ (دور - شاعرانہ)Indonesian: itu (jauh - puitis)
Example Sentences
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