bíonn

Habitual Present of Bí

Level 2

Bíonn describes a repeated or habitual state: Bíonn sé anseo gach lá. Tá is used for a current state or situation.

How It Works

Bíonn describes a repeated or habitual state: Bíonn sé anseo gach lá. Tá is used for a current state or situation.

Bíonn is the habitual present of bí. Use it for a recurring situation rather than a single current state. A time phrase such as gach lá makes the repeated meaning explicit; the habitual can also be understood from context without such a phrase.

Examples (3)

  1. Bíonn sé anseo gach lá.

    He is here every day.

  2. Bíonn an siopa dúnta ar an Domhnach.

    The shop is closed on Sundays.

  3. Bíonn siad sásta ansin.

    They are usually happy there.

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bíonnLevel 2Habitual Present of Bí

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