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manx

/mæŋks/

2 entries

adjective

/mæŋks/C2formalbritish
  • ruОтносящийся к острову Мэн, его народу или его кельтскому языку.

Relating to the Isle of Man, its people, or its Celtic language.

  1. B2formalbritish

    Of or relating to the Isle of Man, its people, or its culture.

    ruМэнский

    • The Manx government is based in Douglas.
    • She is a proud Manx citizen.
    • Manx folklore includes tales of mythical creatures.
  2. Relating to the Manx languageB2formalbritish

    Of or relating to the Goidelic language spoken on the Isle of Man.

    ruОтносящийся к мэнскому языку

    • He is studying Manx grammar.
    • The Manx language has a rich literary tradition.
    • Manx is taught in some schools on the island.
Forms
  • more manx comparative form
  • most manx superlative form

noun

/mæŋks/C1formalbritish
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее древний гэльский язык, на котором раньше говорили на острове Мэн, иногда используемый в церемониальных целях, или короткошёрстная бесхвостая порода кошек, происходящая, как считается, с острова Мэн.

A noun referring to the ancient Gaelic language formerly spoken on the Isle of Man, sometimes used on ceremonial occasions, or a short-haired tailless breed of cat believed to originate on the Isle of Man.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. B2formalbritish

    The historical Gaelic language once spoken on the Isle of Man, now revived and used in cultural and ceremonial contexts.

    ruМэнский язык

    • A few elders still speak Manx fluently.
    • The government promotes the study of Manx in schools.
    • Manx is used during official ceremonies on the island.
  2. Cat breedB1formal

    A breed of domestic cat originating from the Isle of Man, known for its short tail or taillessness and short coat.

    ruМэнкс

    • The Manx is a friendly and intelligent cat breed.
    • She adopted a beautiful Manx kitten from the shelter.
    • Manx cats are known for their playful and loyal nature.
Forms
  • manx plural form
  • manx' possessive plural form
  • manx's possessive singular form