be in Irish
be in Irish is bí, is, cothrom — be means to exist or to have a certain identity, quality, or state.
be in Irish
bí
(often, impersonal, with it as a dummy subject) Used to indicate ambient conditions such as weather, light, noise or air quality.
is
(often, impersonal, with it as a dummy subject) Used to indicate ambient conditions such as weather, light, noise or air quality.
bí
(rare, and, regional, chiefly, in the past tense) Used to link two noun clauses: a day of the week, recurring date, month, or other specific time (on which the event of the main clause took place) and a period of time indicating how long ago that day was. [from 15th c.]
is
(rare, and, regional, chiefly, in the past tense) Used to link two noun clauses: a day of the week, recurring date, month, or other specific time (on which the event of the main clause took place) and a period of time indicating how long ago that day was. [from 15th c.]
cothrom
(rare, and, regional, chiefly, in the past tense) Used to link two noun clauses: a day of the week, recurring date, month, or other specific time (on which the event of the main clause took place) and a period of time indicating how long ago that day was. [from 15th c.]
le
(rare, and, regional, chiefly, in the past tense) Used to link two noun clauses: a day of the week, recurring date, month, or other specific time (on which the event of the main clause took place) and a period of time indicating how long ago that day was. [from 15th c.]
bí
tá
is
What does "be" mean?
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verb To exist or to have a certain identity, quality, or state.
"She wants to be a doctor one day."
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verb Used with another verb to form continuing or passive actions.
"They are working late tonight."
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be in a sentence
- She wants to be a doctor one day.
- The weather is cold today.
- They are working late tonight.
- The report was written by two students.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "be" in Irish?
"be" in Irish is bí, is, cothrom. be means: To exist or to have a certain identity, quality, or state.
How do you use "be" in a sentence?
Example: "She wants to be a doctor one day." In Irish, "be" is bí, is, cothrom.
Are there other ways to say "be" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 5 translations listed for "be": bí, is, cothrom, le, tá.
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