Ta mee toiggal cre'n fa ren oo eh.
I can understand your doing it.
A1
Manx word
cre'n fa
why
adverb
cre'n fa means “why” in Manx and is used as a adverb.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | cre'n fa |
| Sheh-veggey | chre'n fa |
| Bocey | gre'n fa |
cre'n fa in context
Cre'n fa nagh row fys ayd?
How is it that you didn't know?
A1
Cha s'aym cre'n fa t'eh gaghtey eh hene myr shen.
I don't know why he acts as he does.
A2
Cha dod shin gra cre'n fa nagh row ee ayn.
We could not account for her absence.
A2
Cre'n fa t'ou laccal dy varkiagh?
Why do you want to ride? We can walk there.
A2
Topics
Communication
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