Hoie eh cha jeeragh as billey.
He sat bolt upright.
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Manx word
jeeragh
straight
adjective
jeeragh means “straight” in Manx and is used as a adjective.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | jeeragh |
| Sheh-veggey | yeeragh |
jeeragh in context
Hie eh dy jeeragh lesh y voayrd.
He made a bee-line for the table.
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Jimmee eh jeeragh roish.
He went straight forward.
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Roie eh jeeragh stiagh ayns eddin y voalley.
He ran smash into the wall.
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Dy jeeragh!
Precisely! Quite!
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