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meaning in Irish

brí

meaning

Additional definitions

  • strength
  • quantity
  • influence

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Tuigeann Tom cad is brí leis seo, ceapaim.

Tom understands what this means, I think.B1

Cad is brí leis an bhfocal seo?

What does this word mean?A2

Cad is brí leis sin agat?

What do you mean by that?A2

(5) Aon fhoráil atá in aon tSeana-scéim agus a bhaineann le héinní seachas fóirithin na mbocht no atá contrárdha d'aon fhoráil den Acht so beidh sí agus tuigfar go raibh sí riamh gan brí gan éifeacht:

(5) Any provision contained in any existing Scheme which deals with any matter other than the relief of the poor or which contravenes any provision of this Act shall be and shall be deemed to have always been void and of no effect:B2

(4) Raghaidh gan brí gan comhreamh i dtoghachán Dála no Seanaid aon pháipéar ballóide—

(4) At a Dáil or Seanad election any ballot paper—B1

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You may also meet these forms of brí in a sentence.

Base form
brí
Séimhiú
bhrí
Urú
mbrí
When to use séimhiú and urú →

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