Ta’n snaid dy kinjagh sheeyney lesh yn twoaie.
The needle always points north.
A2
Manx word
dy kinjagh
always, frequently
adverb
dy kinjagh means “always, frequently” in Manx and is used as a adverb.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | dy kinjagh |
| Sheh-veggey | ghy kinjagh |
| Bocey | ny kinjagh |
dy kinjagh in context
T'eh goll dy kinjagh er ash huggey.
He's always harping on about it.
B1
Ta mee jannoo shen dy kinjagh.
I do that always.
A1
Ta mee geeck magh dy kinjagh.
I've always got my hand in my pocket.
A1
T'eh dy kinjagh yn fer hoal!
It is always the other chap!
A1
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