T'eh giarrey ny feeacklyn echey.
He is cutting his teeth.
A2
Manx word
giarrey
curtailment
n_m
giarrey means “curtailment” in Manx and is used as a n_m.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | giarrey |
| Sheh-veggey | ghiarrey |
| Bocey | ngiarrey |
giarrey in context
Ayns yn yeurey, v’eh cliaghtey giarrey laadyn trome dy fuygh son aile.
In the winter, he used to cut heavy loads of wood for fire
B1
Va'n shenn eirinagh giarrey faiyr lesh yn yiarn foldyragh.
The old farmer was cutting grass with the scythe.
B1
Giarrey thiollane trooid y clieau.
Driving a tunnel through the mountain.
A2
Giarrey lesh skynn.
Cut with a knife.
A1
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