Manx word

sheeyney

stretching, tension, extension, prostration; prolongation, lengthening; dilation

n_m

sheeyney means “stretching, tension, extension, prostration; prolongation, lengthening; dilation” in Manx and is used as a n_m.

Mutation forms

Ny jean sheeyney yn jeshaght.

Don't force the engine.

Ta ny sleityn sheeyney magh lesh y twoaie.

The hills sweep away to the north.

Ta’n snaid dy kinjagh sheeyney lesh yn twoaie.

The needle always points north.

Stayd ta sheeyney magh gys yn aarkey.

Estate that extends to the sea.

T'eh sheeyney lesh y vayr.

It borders the road.

Numbers

aalhieeney

reinflation, replenishment; second laying

aavaair

second crop

daa-chassagh

two-footed

dussan

dozen

earroo

number

kerroo

fourth

millioon

million

paart

some

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