Ta’n snaid dy kinjagh sheeyney lesh yn twoaie.
The needle always points north.
A2
Manx word
snaid
needle
n_f
snaid means “needle” in Manx and is used as a n_f.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | snaid |
| Sheh-veggey | hnaid |
snaid in context
Shirrey son snaid ayns creagh-traagh.
To seek a needle in a haystack.
A2
Topics
Clothing
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