Learning Manx: Lessoon Tree / Lesson 3

Learning Manx

This blog is for learners of Manx Gaelic. Manx is one of the oldest languages in Europe. It has survived against the odds because those who know it love it. These lessons are supplied for free. All the images on this blog are taken from Google and assumed to be free to use. If you know different let me know. Scroll down to the first entry for the first lesson. Click on the phrases to hear them. The soundfiles should be downloadable. Submit exercises to manxjp@yahoo.com

Friday, February 24, 2006

Lessoon Tree / Lesson 3

Notes:
oo hene = yourself
mee hene = myself
eh hene = himself
ee hene = herself
gaccan is often written as g'accan because the g at the beginning of the word signifies the person is 'at their' grumbling right now.
The çh sound in çhing is soft, similar to the 'ch' in cherry. Some writers prefer to write it ch. These lessons will always use the çh form.