Slaynt vie, bea veayn, beeal fliugh as baase ayns Mannin.
Good health, a long life, a wet mouth, and a death in Mann.
B1
Manx word
bea
life
n_f
bea means “life” in Manx and is used as a n_f.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | bea |
| Sheh-veggey | vea |
| Bocey | mea |
bea in context
Bea as slaynt dhyt!
Life and health to you!
A1
Bea ghooinney as baase dooinney elley.
One man's life is another man's death.
A2
Ny share yn oaye na bea eginagh.
Better the grave than an indigent life.
A2
Lhune as ushtey bea ayn.
Ale laced with whisky.
A1
Topics
Health
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