Sharroo ny jeir ta tuittym.
Bitter are the tears that fall.
A2
Manx word
jeir
tear
n_f
jeir means “tear” in Manx and is used as a n_f.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | jeir |
| Sheh-veggey | yeir |
jeir in context
Yeeagh eh er gyn jeir 'sy tooill echey.
He looked on with dry eyes.
B1
Va e lieckanyn fliugh lesh jeir.
His face was bathed in tears.
A1
Jeir nagh daink voish y chree.
Perfunctory tear.
A2
Cha ren ee keayney un jeir.
She did not shed a tear.
A2
Topics
Food
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