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Revision as of 21:53, 2 April 2023
Basic Introduction
Welcome to the Basque Vocabulary course! In this lesson, you will learn the basic phrases for introducing yourself and asking for someone's name in Basque. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently introduce yourself to anyone in Basque.
Basic Phrases
Let's start with some simple phrases for introducing yourself:
| Basque | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Kaixo! | KAI-cho | Hello! |
| Ni... naiz | nee... nais | I am... (use your name here) |
| Zer izan zara zure izena? | zer eethan zara sure ithena? | What is your name? |
| Nire izena... da | NEER-eh ithena... da | My name is... (use your name here) |
Remember to use the formal form of address, "zu" (pronounced "zoo"), when speaking to someone you don't know or someone you should show respect to. If you are talking to someone your own age or younger, you can use the informal form "hik".
Now let's see some examples of how to use these phrases in context:
Example 1
A: Kaixo! Zer izan zara zure izena? B: Kaixo! Nire izena Iñigo da.
Translation: A: Hello! What is your name? B: Hello! My name is Iñigo.
Example 2
A: Kaixo! Zer izan zara zure izena? B: Ni Jon, baina gutunak dituzun guztiei Joan deitzen diet. A: Ongi etorri Jon!
Translation: A: Hello! What is your name? B: My name is Jon, but I go by Joan to everyone who knows me well. A: Welcome Jon!
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Asking Basic Personal Information
After introducing yourself, you may want to share some basic personal information with the person you are talking to. Here are some phrases that will help you do that:
| Basque | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Non bizi zara? | non bee-zee zara? | Where do you live? |
| Nire herrian bizi naiz | nee-reh her-rian bee-zee nah-iz | I live in my town/city. |
| Haurdun zara? | haur-DOON zara? | Are you pregnant? |
| Ez, haurdun ez naiz | ez, haur-DOON ez nah-iz | No, I'm not pregnant. |
| Zenbat urte dituzu? | thehm-bat oor-teh dee-tzu | How old are you? |
| _____ urte ditut. | ____ oor-teh dee-toot | I am _____ years old. |
Remember that Basque verbs always come at the end of the sentence. When using the verb "dut" (meaning "to have") to express your age or anything else you "have", you must use the singular form "dut" with the singular subject "ni" (meaning "I") and the plural form "ditut" with the plural subject "gu" (meaning "we") or "zuek" (meaning "you").
If you are uncertain about the gender or number of the person you are talking to, use the neutral form "zurekin" instead of "zurekin" or "zuekin".
Here's an example of how to use these phrases in context:
Example 1
A: Kaixo! Non bizi zara? B: Kaixo! Nire familia Logroñon bizi da. Hainbat urtetan Urbana bizi naiz. A: Oso interesgarria!
Translation: A: Hello! Where do you live? B: Hello! My family lives in Logroño. I have been living in Urbana for many years. A: Very interesting!
Now it is your turn to practice these phrases! Remember to use the audio resources included in the course to practice your pronunciation.
Conclusion
Congrats! You have completed the "Introducing Yourself" lesson of the Basque Vocabulary course. In this lesson, you learned how to introduce yourself, ask for someone's name, and share basic personal information. These phrases will come in handy when you meet new people in Basque-speaking countries or when speaking with Basque-speakers in your own community. Don't forget to practice and review the vocabulary and phrases in this lesson to cement your understanding.
Other Lessons
- Common Greetings
- Directions
- Weather
- Dinner Table
- Days of the week
- House
- Clothes
- Count to 10
- Transportation
- Days of the Week