Cha vel fer erbee cha bouyr as eshyn nagh jean clashtyn.
There is none so deaf as he that will not hear.
B1
Manx word
bouyr
deaf
adjective
bouyr means “deaf” in Manx and is used as a adjective.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | bouyr |
| Sheh-veggey | vouyr |
| Bocey | mouyr |
bouyr in context
Cha vel fer erbee cha 'bouyr as eshyn nagh jean clashtyn.
There is none so deaf as he that will not hear.
B1
T’eh bouyr as balloo.
He is deaf and dumb.
A1
T’eh cho 'bouyr as clagh.
He is as deaf as a doorpost.
A2
T’eh red beg 'bouyr.
He is slightly deaf.
A1
Topics
Health
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