General
by here
What does by here mean?
Welsh English for 'right here, in this spot.' Pairs with 'by there' for 'over there.' Comes from a direct lift of Welsh syntax ('fan hyn' / 'fan yna' — the place here / the place there). Sounds redundant to outsiders, sounds completely normal in Cardiff, Swansea, or anywhere west of the Severn.
"Put the kettle by here, love, the plug's closer."
Origin
Calque from Welsh 'fan hyn' (this place), carried into local English.
Frequently asked questions
Is 'by here' grammatically wrong?
Not in Wales. It's standard Welsh English, mapped straight off the Welsh phrase 'fan hyn.'
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