T’eh cha shenn as ny sleityn.
He is as old as the hills.
A2
Manx word
shenn
old
adjective
shenn means “old” in Manx and is used as a adjective.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | shenn |
| Sheh-veggey | hhenn |
| Sheh-veggey | henn |
shenn in context
S'bastagh dy vel ny shenn happyn lught thie dooney sheese.
It's a pity that the old family businesses are closing.
B1
Cha nel ee cha shenn as shen.
She isn't so very old.
A2
Hie yn shenn dooinney dy lhie.
The old man took to his bed.
A2
Keayrt va mee aeg as nish ta mee shenn.
Once I was young and now I am old.
B1
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