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verge in Irish

verge in Irish is broinne, ciumhais — verge means the point right before something happens; the brink or edge.

verge in Irish

broinne
noun
An edge or border.
ciumhais
noun
An edge or border.

What does "verge" mean?

  1. noun The point right before something happens; the brink or edge.
    "The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before the buyout."
  2. noun An edge or border, such as a grass strip beside a road.
    "He pulled the car onto the grass verge to let traffic pass."
  3. verb To come close to or border on something.
    "Her excitement verged on obsession."
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verge in a sentence

  • The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before the buyout.
  • She was on the verge of tears during the speech.
  • He pulled the car onto the grass verge to let traffic pass.
  • Her excitement verged on obsession.

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What is "verge" in Irish?

"verge" in Irish is broinne, ciumhais. verge means: The point right before something happens; the brink or edge.

How do you use "verge" in a sentence?

Example: "The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before the buyout." In Irish, "verge" is broinne, ciumhais.

Are there other ways to say "verge" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "verge": broinne, ciumhais.

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