Lhaih lesh soilshey cainle.
Reading by candlelight.
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Manx word
cainle
candle
noun
cainle means “candle” in Manx and is used as a noun.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | cainle |
| Sheh-veggey | chainle |
| Bocey | gainle |
cainle in context
Ta'n cainle ceaut.
The candle is burnt out.
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Voogh y cainle.
The candle flickered out.
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Cha nel shiu ayns feme jeh cainle.
You need not a candle.
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Cur lhiu cainle hym.
Bring me a candle.
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