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"ipa": "/ˈfˠɔsˠt̪ˠə/"
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"ipa": "/ˈfˠɔsˠt̪ˠə/"
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"word": "chomh maith"
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{
"word": "freisin"
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"word": "leis"
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],
"word": "fosta"
}
Download raw JSONL data for fosta meaning in Irish (2.5kB)
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