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Basque Vocabulary - Days of the Week

Hi Basque learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to say the days of the week in Basque.

Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Sports and Games & Nature.

Basics[edit | edit source]

Let’s start with some basic vocabulary that we’ll need to know:

Basque	Pronunciation	English
Aste	['aste]	Week
Hilabete	[hilabete]	Month
Urte	['uɾte̞]	Year
Eguna	['eguna]	Day

Fun fact: the Basque language is the only pre-Indo-European language still spoken today in Europe. It’s a unique language and mastering it can be quite challenging, but it’s definitely worth it!

Now, let's move on to learn the days of the week.

Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

In Basque, the days of the week are named after planets known to ancient Basque people. This is a reflection of the region’s pre-Christian beliefs. In addition to the seven-day concept introduced by the Romans, Basque people also held their traditional astrological beliefs.

Let’s take a closer look at each day:

Basque	Pronunciation	English
Astelehena	[aste'lehena]	Monday
Asteartea	[asteaɾ'tea]	Tuesday
Asteazkena	[asteas'kena]	Wednesday
Osteguna	[oste'ɣuna]	Thursday
Ostirala	[ostiral̪a]	Friday
Larunbata	[laɾun̪'bata]	Saturday
Igandea	[ig'an̪d̪ea]	Sunday

Fun fact: Basque culture is rich in traditions and celebrations, and many of them are related to agriculture or the sea. One of the most typical Basque celebrations is San Fermin, a festival held in Pamplona, in which people run in front of bulls through the streets.

Here is a dialogue where you can see the days of the week in context:

Person 1: Zer eguna dago gaur? (What day is today?)
Person 2: Gaur, asteartea da. (Today is Tuesday.)

Time Expressions[edit | edit source]

Now that we know how to say the days of the week, let’s learn how to talk about when something happens. Here are some time expressions that you can use in Basque:

Basque	Pronunciation	English
Gaur	[ɡauɾ]	Today
Bihar	[bihaɾ]	Tomorrow
Etzi	[et͡si]	Yesterday
Gaurtik hiru egunera	[ɡauɾtik hiɾu eɣuneɾa]	Three days from today
Hilabete honetan	[hilabete̞ hone̞tan]	This month
Urte honetan	['uɾte̞ h̪one̞tan]	This year

Fun fact: Basque people have a very strong cultural identity and a strong sense of belonging to their community. They have their own music, dances, and sports, such as pelota, a ball game played with a wooden paddle against a wall.

Here is another dialogue where you can practice time expressions:

Person 1: Zer egiten ari zara? (What are you doing?)
Person 2: Hilabete honetan euskaraz ikasten ari naiz. (I am learning Basque this month.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations, you’ve learned the days of the week in Basque! To improve your Basque Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Remember, practice makes perfect. Don’t be afraid to use these words in daily conversations. They’ll come in handy when you need to make plans, schedule appointments or simply talk about your day.

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Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: Adverbs in Basque & Feelings and Emotions.

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Table of Contents - Basque Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Introduction to Basque Language

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Articles

Numbers and Counting

Pronouns and Verb Conjugation

Days, Months, and Seasons

Questions and Negation

Family and Relationships

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Dining

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Travel and Transportation

Basque Culture and Traditions

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