Manx word

abbyr

to say

verb

abbyr means “to say” in Manx and is used as a verb.

abbyr in context

Abbyr 'abb' dyn gleashagh dty chab.

Say 'abbot' without moving your jaw.

Ny abbyr shen!

Don’t say that!

Abbyr dty vel oo kiart.

Granted that you are right.

Abbyr dy beagh oo ayns Divlyn kiart nish.

Imagine yourself in Dublin just now!

Abbyr dy vel A corrym rish B.

Assume A equal to B.

Communication

brie

to ask

co-screeu

to correspond by letter

fakin

to see

fenee

ask

giall

promise

leih

to forgive

loayr

to talk

loayrt

to speak

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