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

sheeyney

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

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Manx · English

Ny jean sheeyney yn jeshaght.

Don't force the engine.A2

Ta ny sleityn sheeyney magh lesh y twoaie.

The hills sweep away to the north.A2

Ta’n snaid dy kinjagh sheeyney lesh yn twoaie.

The needle always points north.A2

Stayd ta sheeyney magh gys yn aarkey.

Estate that extends to the sea.A2

T'eh sheeyney lesh y vayr.

It borders the road.A2

Forms & mutations Treigladau / Claochluithe

You may also meet these forms of sheeyney in a sentence.

Base form
sheeyney
Sheh-veggey
hheeyney
Sheh-veggey
heeyney

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