blas.bain
to extract
VerbA1/bˠinʲ/
"bain" means "to extract" in Irish (verb). Pronounced /bˠinʲ/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → bhain, Urú → mbain.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "bain" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | bain |
| Séimhiú | bhain |
| Urú | mbain |
"bain" in context
Bain Tomás taitneamh as scéal Mháire.
Tom enjoyed Mary's story.
B1Bain as mo phóca é go tapa!
Take it out of my pocket quickly!
A2Bain amach an náid.
Remove the zero.
B1Bain an craiceann den oinniún agus gearr ina shlisní é.
Peel the onion and cut it in slices.
B1Bain díot do chóta.
Take off your coat.
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