My a veu own.
I was frightened.
Cornish verb
own
take fright
own is a Cornish verb meaning “take fright”. Its verbal noun is own.
Verbal noun: own
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| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| I | ownav |
| you (singular) | ywnydh |
| he / she | own |
| we | ywnyn |
| you (plural) | ywnowgh |
| they | ownons |
| autonomous | ownir |
Past
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| I | ywnis |
| you (singular) | ywnsys |
| he / she | ownas |
| we | ownsyn |
| you (plural) | ownsowgh |
| they | ownsons |
| autonomous | ownas |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| I | ownen |
| you (singular) | ownes |
| he / she | owna |
| we | ownen |
| you (plural) | ownewgh |
| they | ownens |
| autonomous | ownys |
Imperative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| you (singular) | own |
| you (plural) | ownewgh |
own in context
Yma own dhodho.
He is afraid.
Ev a borth own.
He is afraid.
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