Manx word

jean

verb

jean means “do” in Manx and is used as a verb.

Mutation forms

Mutation	Form
Base form	jean
Sheh-veggey	yean

Jean eh cooie da ree.

Make it fit for a king.

Jean (replaces gow) goll thie.

Go home.

Yiowmayd baase liorish accrys mannagh jean mayd roshtyn yn thalloo

We will die of hunger if we don't reach the land

Jean dooney dty veeal!

Do shut up!

Ny jean sheeyney yn jeshaght.

Don't force the engine.

Daily routinesSchool

aavioghee

restorative

brish

break

coagyr

to cook

cuirr

to set

cur

put

dooin

fakin

to see

folmee

to empty

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