Cha earrooagh as geinnagh ny traie.
As numerous as the sands on the seashore.
A2
Manx word
geinnagh
sand
n_f
geinnagh means “sand” in Manx and is used as a n_f.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | geinnagh |
| Sheh-veggey | gheinnagh |
| Bocey | ngeinnagh |
geinnagh in context
Toghtit ec geinnagh.
Choked up with sand.
A1
Thie y hroggal er geinnagh.
Build a house on sand.
B1
Purt plooghit lesh geinnagh.
Harbour choked with sand.
A2
Craa geinnagh er y laare.
Sprinkling the floor with sand.
A2
Topics
Nature
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