Manx

Alternative forms

• schoill

Noun

scoill f ‎(genitive singular scoill, plural scoillyn)

1. school

   Cre'n scoill hie oo hug?‎ ― What school were you at?

   Hayrn eh ooashley er e hene ec y scoill.‎ ― He distinguished himself at school.

   Hooar eh y clat 'sy scoill.‎ ― He got the cane in school.

2. schooling, learning, education

   Cha nel monney scoill aym.‎ ― I haven't much learning.

   Cha row eh ec y scoill monney.‎ ― He hasn't much education.

   Cha row monney scoill oc ayns ny laghyn shen.‎ ― They hadn't much schooling in those days.

Derived terms

Related terms

• scoillar m ‎(“pupil; academic, scholar”)