Irish word

bí

to be

verbmasculine/bʲiː/

bí means “to be” in Irish and is used as a verb. Its recorded IPA pronunciation is /bʲiː/.

Mutation forms

Bí cúramach.

Be careful.

Bí cúramach!

Careful!

Ná bí déanach don cruinniú amárach.

Don't be late for the meeting tomorrow.

Ná bí ag gáire.

Don't laugh!

Bí ciúin.

Be quiet.

Daily routines

is (identity)

níl

is not

oscail

open

cuir

to put

déan

dóigh

to burn

faigh

get

tabhair

to give

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