Gien er nonney gortey.
Either feast or famine.
B1
Manx word
gien
to generate
verb
gien means “to generate” in Manx and is used as a verb.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | gien |
| Sheh-veggey | ghien |
| Bocey | ngien |
gien in context
Ayns gien mie.
In good humour.
A1
Cur ayns cooinaghtyn mee jee lesh gien.
Remember me to her most affectionately.
A1
Gien nonney gortey.
Feast or famine.
A2
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