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merit in Irish

bua

merit

Additional definitions

  • talent
  • victory
  • destiny

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Beidh an bua agam.

I will win.B1

Bhí an bua ag Club Lúthchleasaíochta Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Athletic Club won.B1

Ba é seo an chéad uair a raibh bua ag an Iodáil.

This was the first time Italy won.C1

Má bhíonn siad láidir go leor, gheobhaidh siad an bua ar an gcóras.

If they are strong enough, they will prevail over the system.B1

Bhí bua éasca ag an gCabhán ar fhoireann Aontroma.

Cavan had an easy victory over the Antrim team.B1

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

Base form
bua
Séimhiú
bhua
Urú
mbua
When to use séimhiú and urú →

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