S'bastagh dy vel ny shenn happyn lught thie dooney sheese.
It's a pity that the old family businesses are closing.
B1
Manx word
dooney
closing
n_m
dooney means “closing” in Manx and is used as a n_m.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | dooney |
| Sheh-veggey | ghooney |
| Bocey | nooney |
dooney in context
Jean dooney dty veeal!
Do shut up!
A1
Ta'n shapp dooney mairagh.
The shop is shutting down tomorrow.
A1
Dooney ayns ny barrackyn
Confinement to barracks.
A1
T'eh dooney stiagh ec Runnysvaie.
It is closing in at Ronaldsway.
A2
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