Manx

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Etymology

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From Old Irish Érinn, dative and accusative case of Ériu (Ireland). See there for more.

Proper noun

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Nerin f (genitive ny hErin)

  1. Ireland (an island and country in northwestern Europe)
    T'eh kiart er jeet veih Nerin.
    He has just come from Ireland.
    Va mee ayns Nerin fey ny boiraghyn.
    I was in Ireland during the troubles.
    Verr yn baase er ayns Nerin.
    He met his doom in Ireland.

Derived terms

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