Ayns Mannin ynrican ta kiyt gyn famman ry gheddyn.
Tailless cats are peculiar to Man.
B1
Manx word
famman
tail
n_m
famman means “tail” in Manx and is used as a n_m.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | famman |
| Sheh-veggey | amman |
| Bocey | vamman |
famman in context
Va'n famman 'sy ghoal echey.
It had its tail between its legs.
A2
Famman y yannoo çheu mooie jeh'n thie jalloo.
Line up for the cinema.
A2
jerrey y famman
the back of the queue
A1
Craa y famman echey.
Frisking his tail.
A1
Topics
Animals
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