Manx National Heritage recognises that the Manx language is an integral part of the island’s national identity and cultural life.
If you would like to learn a few words try:
| Moghrey mie (MORR-a MY) | Good morning |
| Fastyr mie (FASS-ter MY) | Good afternoon / Good evening |
| Oie vie (ee-VY) | Goodnight |
| Kys t’ou? (kiss-TOW) | How are you? |
| Mie dy liooar (MY-tha-L’YOOR) | Well enough |
| Castreycair (KASS-tra-care) | Middlin |
| Goll as gaccan (gull as GAG un) | Goin’ ‘n’ grumblin’ |
| Gura mie ayd (gurr-a-MY-edd) | Thank you |
| Slane lhiat (slenn-L’YATT) | Goodbye |
| Hee’m oo (HEE-m oo) | I’ll see you |
| Traa dy liooar (TRA-tha-L’YOOR) | Time enough |
To learn more about the Manx language visit learnmanx.com
Culture Vannin provides a translations service between Manx and English.
For further information about lessons, translations and using the language, contact the Manx Language Development Officer at Culture Vannin:
Manx Language Development Officer,
Fairfield House,
Main Road,
St John’s, Mannin,
IM4 3NA