blas.bua
merit
"bua" means "merit" in Irish (masculine noun). Pronounced /bˠuə/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → bhua, Urú → mbua.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "bua" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | bua |
| Séimhiú | bhua |
| Urú | mbua |
"bua" in context
Beidh an bua agam.
I will win.
B1Bhí an bua ag Club Lúthchleasaíochta Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Athletic Club won.
B1Ba é seo an chéad uair a raibh bua ag an Iodáil.
This was the first time Italy won.
C1Má bhíonn siad láidir go leor, gheobhaidh siad an bua ar an gcóras.
If they are strong enough, they will prevail over the system.
B1Bhí bua éasca ag an gCabhán ar fhoireann Aontroma.
Cavan had an easy victory over the Antrim team.
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