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Master Manx vocabulary while browsing the web. Free Chrome extension for language learners. Manx is spoken by ~2,000 speakers (revived) people. Manx is one of the most successful language revivals anywhere, and it is the key to Isle of Man place names, folklore and heritage.
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About Manx
Manx's last traditional native speaker died in 1974 and UNESCO declared it extinct in 2009 — then revised that classification after the revival produced a new generation of children speaking it as a first language.
Also known as: Manx Gaelic, Gaelg, Gailck
Speakers
~2,000 speakers (revived)
Language Family
Celtic (Goidelic)
Writing System
Latin alphabet (English-influenced orthography)
Difficulty
Hard
Spoken in
Why Learn Manx?
Manx is one of the most successful language revivals anywhere, and it is the key to Isle of Man place names, folklore and heritage.
Common Manx Words
Start your Manx journey with these essential words and phrases.
Moghrey mie
Good morning
MOR-ra MY
Fastyr mie
Good afternoon
FASS-ter MY
Gura mie ayd
Thank you
GOO-ra MY ed
Ta
Yes (literally 'is')
taa
Cha nel
No (literally 'is not')
kha NEL
Ushtey
Water
OOSH-tya
Bee
Food
bee
Carrey
Friend
KAR-a
Graih
Love
gry
Thie
House
tie
Slane lhiat
Goodbye
slaan LYAT
Gaelg
Manx (the language)
gilk
Ellan Vannin
Isle of Man
EL-an VAN-in
History of Manx
Manx descends from the Old Irish brought to the Isle of Man by Gaelic settlers, diverging from Irish and Scottish Gaelic over centuries of relative isolation and Norse contact. Its written form was established in the 17th century by Bishop John Phillips' translation of the Book of Common Prayer. Speaker numbers collapsed through the 19th and 20th centuries as English took over education and commerce, and Ned Maddrell, the last traditional native speaker, died in 1974. A revival movement built from recordings and written sources has since produced adult learners, official support, and Bunscoill Ghaelgagh, a Manx-medium primary school opened in 2001.
Is Manx Hard to Learn?
Manx is a Goidelic Celtic language with verb-subject-object word order, initial consonant mutations that change the start of words grammatically, and no simple words for yes and no — answers echo the verb. Its spelling was devised on English rather than Irish conventions, so it looks unlike Irish or Scottish Gaelic despite being closely related.
Learning Manx Online: FAQ
Can I learn Manx online for free?
Yes — Vocabo is a free Chrome extension that teaches you Manx vocabulary while you browse the web. It replaces words and short phrases on pages you already read with their Manx equivalents, so you pick up vocabulary passively — no sign-up, no ads, and no daily lesson grind.
Is Manx on Duolingo?
No — Duolingo doesn't currently offer a Manx course for English speakers. You can still learn Manx online for free: Vocabo supports Manx and builds your vocabulary naturally while you browse.
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