HeyRuaHow to say “Manx” in Irish
- Irish:
- Manainnis
- English:
- Manx
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAN-uh-nish” /ˈmˠanˠən̠ʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Manainnise, na Manainnise (e.g. foclóir Manainnise, a Manx dictionary)
What does “Manainnis” mean?
- Manx
- The Celtic language of the Isle of Man, closely related to Irish and Scottish Gaelic.Also: Manx language, Manx Gaelic, gaelg.
“Manainnis” with the article
Here is Manainnis after the article (an t-alt).
an Mhanainnis
the Manx
Lenition: M becomes Mh after an (feminine noun)
“Manainnis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Manainnis, the Irish word for Manx.
Tá Manainnis gaolmhar leis an nGaeilge.
Manx is related to Irish.
Labhraítear an Mhanainnis ar Oileán Mhanann.
Manx is spoken on the Isle of Man.
Ba mhaith liom Manainnis a fhoghlaim.
I would like to learn Manx.
Tá litriú na Manainnise an-difriúil.
The spelling of Manx is very different.
An bhfuil aon Mhanainnis agat?
Do you speak any Manx?
Scríobh sí dán i Manainnis.
She wrote a poem in Manx.
Tá an Mhanainnis ag teacht chun cinn arís.
Manx is making a comeback.
Other nouns in Irish
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Manx in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Manx?
The Irish for Manx is Manainnis (pronounced “MAN-uh-nish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Manainnis in Irish?
Manainnis is said like “MAN-uh-nish” (IPA /ˈmˠanˠən̠ʲɪʃ/).
Does Manainnis have a plural?
No. Manainnis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Manainnis change to Mhanainnis?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo Mhanainnis. After ár (our) it stays ár Manainnis, because m does not take eclipsis.
Do I use the article with Manainnis?
Often, yes: 'an Mhanainnis' is common, as with 'an Ghaeilge', though 'Manainnis' alone is used after verbs like 'labhair' or after 'i'.
How do I say Isle of Man and Manx person?
The island is 'Oileán Mhanann' and a Manx person is 'Manannach'.
