Manx

Adjective

shenn ‎(comparative shinney)

1. old

   Cha nel ee cha shenn as shen.‎ ― She isn't so very old.

   Hie yn shenn dooinney dy lhie.‎ ― The old man took to his bed.

   Keayrt va mee aeg as nish ta mee shenn.‎ ― Once I was young and now I am old.

   She'n shenn skeeal reesht eh.‎ ― It's the same old story.

Usage notes

Unlike most Manx adjectives, shenn precedes the noun, and lenites it where applicable.

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