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Manx

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Manx
mie[mai]
adj
Something that is of high quality, moral, or favourable.

“Cha dooar rieau drogh veaynee corran mie.”

A bad reaper never got a good sickle.

Also means
  1. good
  2. moral
  3. favourable

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

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Manx
vieMeans mie
adj
This is the lenited form of the adjective 'mie', which means good.

“Ta shoh feer vie.”

This is very good.

Also means
  1. lenited form of mie

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

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Manx
share[ʃɛːr]Means mie
adj
Used as the comparative form of 'mie' (good). It means that something is of a higher quality than another.

“Share çhyndaa cabbil ayns mean ny h-aah na goll er vaih.”

Better to change horses in mid ford than to drown.

Also means
  1. comparative degree of mie
  2. better

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

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Manx
oe[oː]Appears in an example
noun
The child of one's son or daughter.

“Ta'n oe mie.”

The grandchild is good.

Also means
  1. grandchild

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

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Manx
t'Appears in an example
verb
A shortened form of the word 'ta', used before vowels or specific sounds in a sentence.

“T'eh mie.”

It is good.

Also means
  1. apocopic form of ta
  2. is

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

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Manx
cooAppears in an example
noun
A word for a canine animal such as a dog, hound, or wolf dog.

“Ta coo mie aym.”

I have a good dog.

Also means
  1. dog
  2. hound
  3. cur
  4. wolf dog

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

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Manx
gooAppears in an example
noun
This word can refer to a person's voice or to their general reputation or word.

“Ta goo mie echey.”

He has a good reputation.

Also means
  1. voice
  2. word, reputation

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

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Manx
redAppears in an example
noun
A word used to refer to an object, item, or general matter. It is a very common noun used to talk about anything.

“Cha daink reddyn dy mie.”

Things didn't pan out well.

Also means
  1. thing
  2. object
  3. item
  4. matter

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

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Manx
aane[ɛːn]Appears in an example
noun
A large organ in the body that helps process food and blood.

“Ta aane mie ayd.”

You have a good liver.

Also means
  1. liver

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

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Manx
baarAppears in an example
noun
The amount of plants or produce harvested from the land.

“Ta baar mie ec y feallagh.”

The people have a good crop.

“Ta baar mie echey mleeaney.”

He has a good crop this year.

Also means
  1. crop, yield
  2. crop

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

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Manx
coipAppears in an example
noun
A thing made to be similar or identical to another. This is often used for printed material.

“Ta coip mie jeh'n lioar aym.”

I have a good copy of the book.

Also means
  1. copy
  2. replica
  3. print

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

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Manx
crooAppears in an example
noun
The outward form of an object or person. It can also refer to the act of creating something or a person who creates.

“Ta croo mie er y cloan.”

The children are in good shape.

“Ta croo mie er y chooish shoh.”

This matter has a good shape.

Also means
  1. shape, appearance
  2. creation
  3. creator
  4. shape

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

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Manx
mess[mes]Appears in an example
noun
The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food.

“Ta mess mie er y villey shoh.”

There is good fruit on this tree.

Also means
  1. fruit

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

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Manx
oaieAppears in an example
noun
The forward part or face of something. It often refers to the exterior surface or side that faces toward the front.

“Ta'n oaie aig y thie shoh dy mie.”

The front of this house is good.

Also means
  1. front
  2. façade
  3. face
  4. frontage

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

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Manx
shidAppears in an example
pron
A pronoun used to point out something that is further away from both the speaker and the listener.

“Bee shid mie dy liooar.”

That will be good enough.

Also means
  1. that (remote)

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

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Manx
soarAppears in an example
noun
A noun referring to the sense of smell or an odor.

“Ta soar mie ayn.”

There is a good smell in it.

Also means
  1. smell

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

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Manx
aasitAppears in an example
verb
This is the past participle form of the verb 'aase', meaning to grow.

“Ta'n billey er ve aasit dy mie.”

The tree has been grown well.

Also means
  1. past participle of aase

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

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Manx
cloie[klɛi]Appears in an example
noun
An activity or sport that people participate in for fun or competition.

“Ta cloie mie ain jiu.”

We have a good game today.

Also means
  1. game
  2. match
  3. event

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

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Manx
cooatAppears in an example
noun
A piece of outer clothing worn to keep warm or dry.

“Nee yn cooat shen ceau dy mie.”

That coat will last well.

Also means
  1. coat

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

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Manx
glare[ɡlɛːr]Appears in an example
noun
This word refers to the act of speaking or to a specific language or way of talking.

“Ta glare mie echey.”

He has good speech.

Also means
  1. speech
  2. language, parlance
  3. utterance

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

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Manx
keirdAppears in an example
noun
A person's regular work, job, or occupation, often requiring special skill or training.

“Ta keird mie echey.”

He has a good profession.

Also means
  1. employment
  2. profession
  3. business
  4. vocation
  5. occupation
  6. pursuit
  7. avocation
  8. professional skill
  9. trade
  10. craft

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

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Manx
leagh[lɨə̯x]Appears in an example
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
treinAppears in an example
verb
To fasten something using a nail or metal pin.

“Trein eh dy mie.”

Nail it well.

Also means
  1. to nail

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

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Manx
cadley[ˈkadlə]Appears in an example
noun
The natural state of rest for the body and mind.

“Ren mee cadley dy mie.”

I had a good sleep.

Also means
  1. sleep
  2. sleepiness

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

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Manx
JinnagAppears in an example
name
A female given name used in Manx that is equivalent to Janet or Jenny.

“T'eh mie dy akin oo, Jinnag.”

It is good to see you, Janet.

Also means
  1. a female given name, used as a Manx equivalent of Janet or Jenny
  2. Janet or Jenny

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

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Manx
oranjeAppears in an example
noun
A round citrus fruit with a tough reddish-yellow rind.

“Ta oranje blayst mie.”

The orange tastes good.

Also means
  1. orange (fruit)
  2. orange

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

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Manx
sthockAppears in an example
noun
A word with multiple meanings including a supply of something, the end of a piece of timber, or livestock kept on a farm.

“Ta sthock mie ayd.”

You have good stock.

Also means
  1. stock
  2. butt-end (of timber)
  3. foot (of bed)
  4. winter store
  5. pack (of cards)
  6. livestock

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

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Manx
YuaaseAppears in an example
name
A male given name originating from Hebrew, equivalent to the English name Judas.

“Va Yuaase ny ynseyder mie.”

Judas was a good teacher.

Also means
  1. a male given name from Hebrew, equivalent to English Judas
  2. Judas Iscariot
  3. Judas

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

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Manx
eaddagh[edax]Appears in an example
noun
A general term referring to fabric or items worn on the body. It describes what people use for clothing or dress.

“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
moghrey[mox(ə)rə]Appears in an example
noun
The early part of the day, starting from sunrise until noon.

“Moghrey mie!”

Good morning!

Also means
  1. morning

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

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Manx
persoonAppears in an example
noun
A human being or an individual.

“She persoon mie eh.”

He is a good person.

Also means
  1. person
  2. individual
  3. being

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

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Manx
pointitAppears in an example
verb
Describes something that has been pointed or sharpened to a tip.

“Ta'n skynn pointit dy mie.”

The knife is well pointed.

Also means
  1. past participle of point

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

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Manx
skeddan[skedan]Appears in an example
noun
A common type of silver-coloured fish found in the sea.

“Ta skeddan yeean mie er y chlaggan.”

A fresh herring is good on the griddle.

Also means
  1. herring

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

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Manx
spinneyAppears in an example
noun
The ability of an object or material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or squeezed.

“Ta spinney mie ayns y ghrianneen shoh.”

There is good elasticity in this rubber band.

Also means
  1. elasticity

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

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Manx
spyrrydAppears in an example
noun
The non-physical part of a person or a ghostly being. It can also refer to a person's mood or a type of seabird.

“Ta spyrryd mie echey.”

He has a good spirit.

Also means
  1. spirit
  2. esprit, morale
  3. ghost
  4. psyche
  5. common tern

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

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Manx
dooinney[ˈdunʲə]Appears in an example
noun
A word used to refer to a person, specifically a male individual, or a husband.

“Ta dooinney mie ayns y thie.”

There is a good man in the house.

Also means
  1. human, person
  2. man, fellow
  3. husband
  4. man

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

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Manx
InjinaghAppears in an example
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
lhaihderAppears in an example
noun
A person who reads.

“She lhaihder mie eh.”

He is a good reader.

“Ta lhaihder mie ayn.”

He is a good reader.

Also means
  1. reader

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

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Manx
breagerynAppears in an example
noun
People who do not tell the truth; the plural form of breagerey.

“Cha mie lhiam breageryn.”

I do not like liars.

Also means
  1. plural of breagerey
  2. liars

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

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Manx
toshiaght[toʃax]Appears in an example
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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