Cha nel Manninagh rieau creeney derrey'n laa lurg y vargee.
A Manxman is never wise until the day after the market.
B1
Manx word
creeney
wise
adjective
creeney means “wise” in Manx and is used as a adjective.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | creeney |
| Sheh-veggey | chreeney |
| Bocey | greeney |
creeney in context
Eshyn hoiggys çhaghter balloo she dooinney creeney eh.
He who understands a dumb messenger is a wise man.
A2
Myr creeney ad!
As wise as they are!
A1
Eshyn hoiggys chaghter balloo she dooinney creeney eh.
He who understands a dumb messenger is a wise man.
A2
Cha nel e huyryn creeney.
His sisters aren't sagacious.
A2
Topics
Mind