| Manx | English |
|---|---|
| YN CHIED LAA. | THE FIRST DAY. |
| Moirrey: “Cheau mee yn clane laa jiu cooney lesh Jonee dy chionnaghey edd noa.” | Mary: “I spent the whole day to-day helping Judith to buy a new hat.” |
| Jinn: “Cre’n sorçh hooar ee?” | Jane: “What kind did she get?” |
| Moirrey: “O, va shoh ynrican yn chied laa. Cha nel ee rieau kiarit ayns e haigney derrey lurg yn trass laa.” | Mary: “Oh. this was only the first day. She never makes up her mind until after the third day.” |