Boallagh dou dy chur shilley er thie my naim.
It was usual for me to visit my uncle’s house.
B1
Manx word
naim
uncle
n_m
naim means “uncle” in Manx and is used as a n_m.
naim in context
Naim trooid poosey.
Uncle by marriage.
A1
Cha nel my naim ommijagh dy-liooar dy chredjal eh shen.
My uncle isn't foolish enough to believe that.
B1
Ta'n naim echey creeney.
His uncle is prudent.
A1
Roshee yn naim eu yn treeoo laa jeig jeh'n vee shoh çheet.
Our uncle will arrive on the thirteenth of next month.
B1
Topics
Family
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