Ta’n snaid dy kinjagh sheeyney lesh yn twoaie.
The needle always points north.
A2
Manx word
always, frequently
dy kinjagh means “always, frequently” in Manx and is used as a adverb.
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | dy kinjagh |
| Sheh-veggey | ghy kinjagh |
| Bocey | ny kinjagh |
Ta’n snaid dy kinjagh sheeyney lesh yn twoaie.
The needle always points north.
A2
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