lhong

Manx

Etymology

From Old Irish long.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /loŋ/, [loᶢŋ]

Noun

lhong f (genitive singular lhuingey, plural lhongyn)

  1. ship, vessel
    C'raad va ynnyd ny lhong ec y vunlaa?
    What was the ship's position at noon?
    Gys Doolish va'n lhong goll.
    The ship was destined for Douglas.
    Hie y lhong fo ayns Baie Ghoolish.
    The ship went down in Douglas Bay.
    Va'n lhong er ny insh dy ve ayns Doolish.
    The vessel was reported in Douglas.
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