an bhfuil

Present Questions with Bí

Level 1

Use an bhfuil to ask about a present state or location: An bhfuil tú anseo? Answer with Tá or Níl as appropriate.

How It Works

Use an bhfuil to ask about a present state or location: An bhfuil tú anseo? Answer with Tá or Níl as appropriate.

The question particle an selects the dependent present form bhfuil. The initial bh belongs to this question form. In the answer use the independent affirmative Tá or negative Níl, optionally followed by the subject and more information.

Examples (3)

  1. An bhfuil tú anseo?

    Are you here?

  2. An bhfuil Nóra sásta?

    Is Nóra happy?

  3. An bhfuil an leabhar ar an mbord?

    Is the book on the table?

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an bhfuilLevel 1Present Questions with Bí

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