Níl an rud seo beo.
This thing isn't alive.
A2
Irish word
beo
live
adjectivemasculine/bʲoː/
beo means “live” in Irish and is used as a adjective. Its recorded IPA pronunciation is /bʲoː/.
Definitions
- alive
- active
- lively
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | beo |
| Séimhiú | bheo |
| Urú | mbeo |
beo in context
Tá an rud seo beo.
This thing is alive.
A1
Tá muid ag craoladh beo ó Ghaillimh.
We are broadcasting live from Galway.
B1
An clár beo é sin?
Is that a live programme?
A1
Má bhíonn sé fós beo.
If he's still alive.
B1
Topics
Health
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