past of bí in Irish

bhí

past of bí

verb/vʲiː/

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Nuair a dhúisigh mé, bhí brón orm.

When I woke up, I was sad.B1

Bhí sé ábalta an leabhar a léamh.

He was able to read the book.A1

Bhí na páistí ag súgradh sa pháirc.

The children were playing in the park.B1

Bhí bróga bán uirthi.

She had white shoes on.A2

Cén bhean a bhí ag caint leat?

Which woman were you talking with?A2

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