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Manx

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Manx
agh
conj
A word used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.

“By vie lhiam cur da'n chayt ayd agh cha bloys dou.”

I'd like to lash your cat but I dare not.

Also means
  1. but
  2. albeit
  3. only
  4. less
  5. except

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
-aght
suffix
A suffix added to the end of words to turn them into abstract nouns, similar to how -ness or -hood is used in English.

“She bwooise-aght eh.”

It is gratefulness.

Also means
  1. Nominal suffix, used to form abstract ideas or nouns roughly corresponding to English -ness, -hood, -ity, or -ure.
  2. -ness

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
-aghyn
suffix
A suffix added to the end of some nouns to make them plural.

“ayr + -aghyn = ayraghyn”

father + -aghyn = fathers

Also means
  1. Noun pluralisation suffix
  2. plural suffix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
dagh
det
Used to refer to every single member of a group or everything in a set.

“Ta dagh dooinney ayn.”

Every man is there.

Also means
  1. each
  2. every

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
nagh
particle
A particle used to express negation in questions or exclamations.

“Nagh by chooinee lhieu?”

Did they not remember?

Also means
  1. not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
çhagh[tʃax]
noun
A place where someone lives, a residence, or a hideout.

“C'raad ta oayll ny lionyn, as çhagh ny lionyn aegey?”

Where is the dwelling of the lions, and the feedingplace of the young lions?

Also means
  1. home, residence, abode, hiding place, den
  2. home

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
laagh
noun
A type of water bird related to geese. It is often seen swimming on ponds or lakes.

“Ta laagh er y logh.”

There is a duck on the loch.

Also means
  1. duck
  2. wild goose

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
leagh[lɨə̯x]
noun
The amount of money something costs, or the importance and worth of an object or action.

“Ta leagh mie er y stoo shoh.”

This item has a good value.

Also means
  1. price, value
  2. reward, recompense
  3. price

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
feeagh
noun
A large, black bird known for its intelligence and deep cawing sound.

“Cur meer da'n feeagh as hig eh reesht.”

Give the raven a bit and he'll come again.

Also means
  1. raven; crake
  2. raven

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
gooagh
adj
Describes something that is spoken, vocal, or uses the voice. It can also refer to someone who talks a lot.

“Ta corgooagh ayn.”

There is a voiced sound.

Also means
  1. voiced, sonant
  2. vocal, vocalic
  3. wordy, loquacious
  4. voiced

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
keeagh[kʲiəx]
noun
This word refers to the female breast or nipple. It is a biological term used to describe this part of the anatomy.

“Ta keeagh eck.”

She has a breast.

Also means
  1. breast
  2. teat (of a woman)
  3. nipple

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
laghyn
noun
This is the plural form of the word for day.

“Ta laghyn feer ghowin ayn.”

There are very long days.

“Ta laghyn feer ghorrinagh ayn.”

There are very stormy days.

Also means
  1. plural of laa
  2. days

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
peiagh
noun
A word used to refer to an individual human being.

“Cha loayr peiagh erbee rhym.”

Nobody spoke to me.

Also means
  1. human being
  2. person

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
stiagh[stʲax]
adv
Used to describe movement toward the inside of a place.

“Cur stiagh eh.”

Put it in.

Also means
  1. in
  2. inward

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
ynsagh
noun
The process of gaining knowledge or learning new things.

“Ta ynsagh feer scanshoil.”

Education is very important.

Also means
  1. education
  2. learning
  3. study
  4. knowledge
  5. lore
  6. tuition

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
aashagh[ˈɛːʃax]
adj
Something that is simple to do or relaxed in nature.

“Ta obbyr aashagh aym jiu.”

I have easy work today.

Also means
  1. easy
  2. effortless
  3. acquiescent
  4. leisurely

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Baltagh
adj
Relating to the Baltic region or the Baltic Sea.

“Ta'n keayn Baltagh feer feayr.”

The Baltic sea is very cold.

“Ta'n mooir Baltagh feer feayr.”

The Baltic sea is very cold.

Also means
  1. Baltic

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
billagh
adj
Used to describe a place covered with trees or having the characteristics of wood.

“Ta'n garey shen feer billagh.”

That garden is very wooded.

Also means
  1. wooded
  2. woody
  3. of or relating to trees

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Coobagh
adj
Refers to a person or thing originating from the country of Cuba.

“Ta eash vie er y fer Coobagh.”

The Cuban man is elderly.

“Ta'n clashtyn Coobagh feer gennal.”

The Cuban sound is very lively.

Also means
  1. Cuban (in nationality)
  2. Cuban

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
curragh
noun
A curragh is a piece of wet, soft ground, often referred to as a bog or a marsh.

“Ta'n curragh feer fliugh.”

The bog is very wet.

Also means
  1. bog
  2. marsh

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
darragh
adj
This word refers to the oak tree or something made of oak wood.

“billey darragh”

oak tree

Also means
  1. oak
  2. oaken

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
eaddagh[edax]
noun
A general term for fabric or the garments a person wears.

“Ta eaddagh noa orrym.”

I am wearing new clothes.

“Ta eaddagh mie er.”

He is wearing good clothing.

Also means
  1. cloth, fabric
  2. clothing, dress
  3. clothing

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
eaghtyr[ˈɨəxtər]
noun
The top layer or the outside part of something.

“Shey shiaghtooyn jeh eaghtyr ny cruinney, she ushtey sailjey.”

Six sevenths of the world's surface is water.

Also means
  1. surface, top (of water)
  2. overburden, superstructure
  3. surface

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
gimmagh
noun
A large marine crustacean with a hard shell and large claws, often found in rocky coastal areas.

“Ta gimmagh er y vargey.”

There is a lobster on the market.

Also means
  1. lobster

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
jeeragh[ˈdʒiːrax]
adj
Moving in a line without bending or curving, or describing someone who is honest and frank.

“Hie eh dy jeeragh lesh y voayrd.”

He made a bee-line for the table.

Also means
  1. straight, straightforward, rigid, lineal
  2. sincere, faithful, candid, honest, frank, direct
  3. just, true, due, strict, exact, precise
  4. erect, plumb, point-blank
  5. straight

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
kellagh
noun
A male chicken, often known for crowing in the morning.

“Ren y kellagh goaill arrane dy moal.”

The rooster sang slowly.

“Ta'n kellagh er n'yeeighey.”

The rooster has crowed.

Also means
  1. rooster
  2. male (of birds)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
kinjagh[ˈkʲinʲdʒax]
adj
Describes something that is continuous, steady, or happens on a regular basis.

“Ta obbyr kinjagh ayn.”

There is constant work there.

Also means
  1. constant
  2. continuous
  3. invariable
  4. incessant
  5. steady
  6. persistent
  7. regular

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
mairagh[mɛːrʲax]
adv
The day after the present day.

“Bee briwnys jeant echey mairagh.”

He will deliver judgement tomorrow.

Also means
  1. tomorrow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
soolagh
noun
A liquid obtained from fruit, vegetables, or meat during cooking.

“Ta soolagh y cheh chillit ayns y phingey.”

The juice of the cooked meat is in the pan.

“Ta soolagh y pheesh t'ayns y phot feer vlaasagh.”

The juice of the meat that is in the pot is very tasty.

Also means
  1. juice
  2. sauce

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
tonnagh
adj
Describing something that has a wavy shape or movement, like hills or the sea.

“Ta'n thalloo tonnagh shoh feer aalin.”

This undulating land is very beautiful.

“Ta'n faarkey tonnagh jiu.”

The sea is wavy today.

Also means
  1. undulating
  2. billowy
  3. wavy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Yernagh
adj
Relating to Ireland or the Irish people.

“Ta blass Yernagh echey.”

He speaks with an Irish accent.

Also means
  1. Irish

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
ayraghyn
noun
This is the plural form of the Manx word for father.

“Va ny ayraghyn ec y thie.”

The fathers were at home.

“Ta ny ayraghyn shoh troggal thie.”

These fathers are building a house.

Also means
  1. plural of ayr
  2. fathers

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Baarlagh
adj
Describes something related to the English language.

“She dooinney Baarlagh eh.”

He is a man well versed in English.

Also means
  1. of or pertaining to the English language
  2. English-speaking

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
bannaght
noun
A word used to express a good wish, a formal greeting, or a farewell.

“Hug mee bannaghtyn da.”

I sent him greetings.

“Cur er ash dooin bannaghtyn ny marrey.”

Restore to us the blessings of the sea.

Also means
  1. blessing
  2. greeting
  3. farewell
  4. compliments
  5. salute

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
berçhagh
adj
Having a lot of money, property, or valuable things.

“Cha nel mee ny s'berçhee na eshyn er chor erbee.”

I am no richer than he.

Also means
  1. wealthy
  2. rich
  3. opulent
  4. well-to-do

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
breagagh
adj
Describes someone who is untruthful or something that is not genuine.

“T'eh cha breagagh as ta'n kayt cha braddagh.”

He is as much a liar as the cat is a thief.

Also means
  1. lying, false
  2. imitation
  3. extravagant
  4. fictitious, spurious
  5. lying

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Bretnagh
adj
Something or someone from Wales, or relating to the Welsh language.

“Ta'n çhengey Vretnagh feer heuoil rish y Ghaelg.”

The Welsh language is very similar to Manx.

“Ta shen glare Bretnagh.”

That is the Welsh language.

Also means
  1. Welsh

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Canadagh
adj
Relating to the country of Canada or its people.

“T'eh ny ghooinney Canadagh.”

He is a Canadian man.

“Ta ben Canadagh cummal ayns shoh.”

A Canadian woman is living here.

Also means
  1. Canadian (in nationality)
  2. Canadian

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
çhengagh
adj
Something that relates to languages or the study of tongues.

“Ta reddyn çhengagh echey.”

He has linguistic things.

Also means
  1. of or relating to tongues
  2. linguistic

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Doonaght[duːnax(t)]
name
The first day of the week, often observed as a day of rest.

“Mairagh yn Doonaght.”

Tomorrow is Sunday.

Also means
  1. Sunday
  2. the Sabbath

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
eairkagh
adj
Having horns or antlers. It can also describe shapes like a crescent moon.

“Ta booa eairkagh ayn.”

There is a horned cow.

Also means
  1. horned, antlered
  2. peaked
  3. long-eared
  4. crescent (of moon)
  5. horned

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
edjaghys
noun
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction.

“Ta edjaghys feer scanshoil.”

Education is very important.

Also means
  1. education

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
fliaghee
noun
This is the genitive form of the noun fliaghey, used to indicate possession or association with rain.

“Va fuillaghtyn y fliaghee ayn.”

There was enduring of the rain.

“T'eh blass y fliaghee.”

It is the taste of the rain.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of fliaghey (“rain”)
  2. of rain

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
fliaghey[flʲaxə]
adj
Covered or saturated with water or another liquid.

“Va ram fliaghey jeant riyr.”

It was very wet last night.

Also means
  1. wet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Frangagh
adj
Relating to France or its people.

“Ta oashyn Frangagh echey.”

He has Frenchified ways.

Also means
  1. French (in nationality)
  2. French

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Gaelgagh[ɡelʲɡʲax]
adj
Relating to the Gaelic languages, including Manx and Scottish Gaelic.

“bluckaneyrys Gaelgagh”

Gaelic football

Also means
  1. Gaelic
  2. Manx (language)
  3. Scottish Gaelic

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
geinnagh[ɡenʲax]
noun
Small, loose particles of rock that cover beaches and deserts.

“T'eh ny hoie er y gheinnagh.”

He is sitting on the sand.

Also means
  1. sand

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
immanagh
noun
A person who operates or drives a vehicle.

“Va'n immanagh feer vie.”

The driver was very good.

Also means
  1. driver

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Injinagh
adj
Relating to India or its people.

“Ta bee Injinagh mie dy liooar.”

Indian food is good enough.

Also means
  1. Indian

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
jeshaght
noun
A machine or device with moving parts that performs a specific task. It can refer to a vehicle or a tool.

“Ny jean sheeyney yn jeshaght.”

Don't force the engine.

Also means
  1. engine
  2. machine
  3. contraption
  4. instrument
  5. utensil
  6. locomotive

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
jialgagh
adj
Describing something covered with spikes, thorns, or prickles.

“Ta'n billey shoh feer jialgagh.”

This tree is very prickly.

“Ta'n billey jialgagh.”

The tree is spiny.

Also means
  1. spiny
  2. prickly
  3. thorny

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
keirdagh
adj
A skilled worker who makes objects by hand or specializes in a specific craft.

“T'eh fer keirdagh.”

He is an artisan.

Also means
  1. artisan

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
lioaragh
noun
This is the grammatical form of the word lioar when used in the genitive singular case.

“She lioaragh eh.”

It is the genitive form of the book.

“Shoh yn clood lioaragh.”

This is the book cover.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of lioar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
ruissagh
adj
Describes something that has a reddish or pinkish color, often referring to a complexion or a hue.

“Ta eddin ruissagh echey.”

He has a ruddy face.

Also means
  1. ruddy, reddish, florid
  2. rose-coloured, rosy
  3. ruddy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
shynnagh
noun
A wild animal with a bushy tail and a pointed face.

“Honnick mee shynnagh ayns y vagher.”

I saw a fox in the field.

Also means
  1. fox

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
sleitagh
adj
This adjective describes a place that has many mountains. It characterizes a landscape that is rugged or elevated.

“Ta çheer my ghooie sleitagh.”

My native country is mountainous.

Also means
  1. mountainous

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Sostnagh
adj
This word is another way to spell the term Sostynagh.

“T'eh Sostnagh dy ghra.”

He is English to say.

Also means
  1. alternative form of Sostynagh

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Catoleagh
adj
Relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

“Ta shin goll dys y skeeyl Catoleagh.”

We are going to the Catholic church.

Also means
  1. Catholic

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
creeaghyn
noun
The plural form of the word for heart.

“Ta creeaghyn dooie oc.”

They have kind hearts.

“Ta graih ayns ny creeaghyn oc.”

There is love in their hearts.

“Ta'n creeaghyn oc lane dy ghraih.”

Their hearts are full of love.

Also means
  1. plural of cree

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
dorraghey
adj
The state of having little or no light. It is often used to describe the night or a place where you cannot see clearly.

“Ta'n oie fliugh dorraghey.”

The wet night is dark.

Also means
  1. dark
  2. dusky
  3. obscure, enigmatic

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
dorraghys
noun
The state of being without light.

“Derrey nish ta shin er ve 'sy dorraghys.”

Until now we have been in darkness.

Also means
  1. darkness

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
dubbaghyn
noun
The plural form of dubbey, referring to more than one pond, pool, or puddle.

“Va ram dubbaghyn er y raad.”

There were many puddles on the road.

“Ta ram dubbaghyn ayn.”

There are many ponds there.

Also means
  1. plural of dubbey
  2. ponds

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Estoinagh
adj
Refers to someone or something from the country of Estonia.

“She dooinney Estoinagh eh.”

He is an Estonian man.

“Ta'n chaish Estoinagh feer vie.”

The Estonian cheese is very good.

Also means
  1. Estonian (in nationality)
  2. Estonian

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
firrinagh
adj
This word describes something that is factually correct, genuine, or occurring in reality. You can use it to confirm that a statement is right or that a situation is actually happening.

“O dy row eh firrinagh!”

Oh that it were true!

Also means
  1. true
  2. real
  3. actual

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Gailckagh
adj
Something relating to the Gaelic language or culture.

“fockleyr Gailckagh as Baarlagh”

Manx-English dictionary

Also means
  1. Gaelic

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
gliminagh
noun
A person who admires or loves someone else. It is another term for a sweetheart.

“V'ad nyn gliminee.”

They were lovers.

Also means
  1. lover, sweetheart, admirer
  2. lover

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Jamaicagh
adj
This adjective describes someone or something from Jamaica.

“T'eh ny ghooinney Jamaicagh.”

He is a Jamaican man.

“Ta yn ben shen Jamaicagh.”

That woman is Jamaican.

Also means
  1. Jamaican (in nationality)
  2. Jamaican

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
moiraghyn
noun
This is the plural form of the Manx word for mother.

“Ta ny moiraghyn er dty chosh.”

The mothers are on their feet.

“Ta ram moiraghyn ayn.”

There are many mothers there.

Also means
  1. plural of moir
  2. mothers

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
obbraghyn
noun
The plural form of the noun obbyr, referring to multiple instances of work or various jobs.

“Ta ram obbraghyn echey.”

He has many works.

“Ta ny obbraghyn shoh feer chruai.”

These works are very hard.

Also means
  1. plural of obbyr
  2. works

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
reeriaght
noun
A kingdom is a country or area ruled by a king or queen.

“V'eh er y thalloo reeriaght.”

He was on the kingdom's land.

“Va'n reeriaght ny lhie fo'n ghrian.”

The kingdom lay under the sun.

Also means
  1. kingdom

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
sheshaght[ʃeʃax]
noun
A group of people organized for a common purpose or shared interest.

“fo coadey ny Sheshaght Ghailckagh”

under the auspices of the Manx Gaelic Society

Also means
  1. company
  2. society
  3. association
  4. band (of people)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
shiaghtin[ʃaxtənʲ]
noun
A period of seven days.

“Bee shiaghtin Jemayrt shoh çheet.”

It will be a week come Tuesday.

“Bee shiaghtin Jemayrt shoh 'heet.”

It will be a week come Tuesday.

Also means
  1. week

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
sniaghtee
noun
This is the genitive form of the word sniaghtey, often used to describe things related to snow.

“Ta dreeym sniaghtee er y clagh.”

There is a ridge of snow on the stone.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of sniaghtey
  2. of snow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Sostynagh
adj
Used to describe a person or thing that is English by nationality.

“Ta blass Sostynagh echey.”

He has an English accent.

Also means
  1. English (in nationality)
  2. English

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Spaainagh
adj
Relating to Spain, its people, or someone of Hispanic heritage.

“Ta'n dooinney Spaainagh er shoh.”

The Spanish man is here.

Also means
  1. Spanish (in nationality)
  2. Hispanic
  3. Spanish

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
toshiaght[toʃax]
noun
The start or initial point of something. It can also refer to the front part of a ship or the captain of a team.

“Va toshiaght mie echey.”

He had a good beginning.

Also means
  1. beginning
  2. forepart; (nautical) bow (of ship)
  3. threshold (of pain, etc.)
  4. captain (of team)
  5. vanguard
  6. outset

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
Yernaghys
noun
A word, phrase, or custom that is characteristic of Ireland or the Irish people.

“Ta ram Yernaghys ayns y chenn-choraa echey.”

There is a lot of Hibernicism in his old dialect.

Also means
  1. Hibernicism
  2. Irishism

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
bannaghtyn
noun
The plural form used to describe multiple blessings or greetings.

“Cur er ash dooin bannaghtyn ny marrey.”

Restore to us the blessings of the sea.

“Ta bannaghtyn currit dhyt.”

Blessings are sent to you.

Also means
  1. plural of bannaght
  2. blessings

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
çheeraghyn
noun
The plural form of the word for country or land. It refers to multiple distinct territories or regions.

“Ta ram çheeraghyn ayn.”

There are many countries.

Also means
  1. plural of çheer
  2. countries

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Manx
çhengaghyn
noun
This is the plural form of the word for tongue or language. It refers to different systems of human communication.

“Ta dagh ooilley nhee gobbraghey noi ny çhengaghyn Gaelgagh.”

Everything works against the Gaelic languages.

Also means
  1. plural of çhengey
  2. languages

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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