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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our Complete 0 to A1 Basque Course! Today, we will delve into a fundamental aspect of the Basque language: interrogative words. Understanding how to ask questions is crucial for effective communication, whether you're trying to gather information or simply engage in conversation.

In this lesson, we will explore common interrogative words such as who, what, when, where, and why. We’ll provide you with examples, pronunciation guides, and engaging exercises that will help reinforce your learning.

By the end of this lesson, you should have a solid grasp of how to use these interrogative words in various contexts. So, let’s get started!

Importance of Interrogative Words in Basque[edit | edit source]

Interrogative words are the backbone of inquiry in any language. They allow us to explore our surroundings, seek clarification, and expand our knowledge. In Basque, just like in English, these words help form questions that drive conversations. Mastering them not only enhances your vocabulary but also boosts your confidence in speaking and understanding the language.

Overview of Interrogative Words[edit | edit source]

Let’s take a closer look at the most common interrogative words in Basque:

1. Who - Nor

2. What - Zer

3. When - Noiz

4. Where - Non

5. Why - Zergatik

6. How - Nola

7. Which - Zein

8. How many - Zenbat

In this lesson, we will focus primarily on the first five, as they are the most frequently used in everyday conversation.

Common Interrogative Words in Basque[edit | edit source]

Let’s break down each interrogative word, explore its usage, and provide examples to illustrate it in context.

Who (Nor)[edit | edit source]

The word nor is used to inquire about a person. It’s equivalent to "who" in English.

Basque	Pronunciation	English
Nor da?	nɔr da?	Who is it?
Nor etorri da?	nɔr etɔri da?	Who has come?
Nor izan zen?	nɔr isan zen?	Who was it?
Nor da zure laguna?	nɔr da suɾe laɡuna?	Who is your friend?
Nor zara?	nɔr saɾa?	Who are you?

What (Zer)[edit | edit source]

Zer is the word for "what." It’s a versatile interrogative that can be used in various scenarios.

Basque	Pronunciation	English
Zer da?	zeɾ da?	What is it?
Zer egiten duzu?	zeɾ eɡiten duzu?	What do you do?
Zer nahi duzu?	zeɾ nai duzu?	What do you want?
Zer gertatu da?	zeɾ ɡeɾtatu da?	What happened?
Zer ikusi duzu?	zeɾ iɡusi duzu?	What have you seen?

When (Noiz)[edit | edit source]

Use noiz to ask about time. It's equivalent to "when" in English.

Basque	Pronunciation	English
Noiz etorriko zara?	nɔiz etɔrriko saɾa?	When will you come?
Noiz da jaialdia?	nɔiz da jaialdia?	When is the festival?
Noiz hasi da?	nɔiz hasi da?	When did it start?
Noiz joan zara?	nɔiz ʒoan saɾa?	When will you go?
Noiz amaituko da?	nɔiz amaituko da?	When will it end?

Where (Non)[edit | edit source]

Non asks about place or location, similar to "where" in English.

Basque	Pronunciation	English
Non zaude?	nɔ̃n saʊ̯ðe?	Where are you?
Non da liburua?	nɔ̃n da liβuɾʊa?	Where is the book?
Non elkartuko gara?	nɔ̃n elkaɾtʊko ɡaɾa?	Where will we meet?
Non bizi zara?	nɔ̃n biʒi saɾa?	Where do you live?
Non dago?	nɔ̃n daɡo?	Where is it?

Why (Zergatik)[edit | edit source]

Lastly, we have zergatik, which is used to ask for reasons, just like "why" in English.

Basque	Pronunciation	English
Zergatik etorri zara?	zeɾɡatik etɔrri saɾa?	Why did you come?
Zergatik horrela?	zeɾɡatik oɾela?	Why like that?
Zergatik ez?	zeɾɡatik eθ?	Why not?
Zergatik zaila da?	zeɾɡatik θaila da?	Why is it difficult?
Zergatik lagundu behar duzu?	zeɾɡatik laɡundu behaɾ duzu?	Why do you need to help?

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you’ve learned the core interrogative words, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help reinforce what you’ve learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct interrogative word (nor, zer, noiz, non, zergatik).

1. ____ da hori? (What is that?)

2. ____ etorri zara? (Who did you come with?)

3. ____ da jaialdia? (When is the festival?)

4. ____ bizi zara? (Where do you live?)

5. ____ nahi duzu? (Why do you want it?)

Exercise 2: Match the Questions[edit | edit source]

Match each question with its English translation.

Basque	English
A. Nor da?	1. When is it?
B. Zer egiten duzu?	2. What do you do?
C. Noiz etorriko zara?	3. Who is it?
D. Non zaude?	4. Where are you?
E. Zergatik ez?	5. Why not?

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Questions[edit | edit source]

Using the interrogative words learned, create five questions in Basque. Translate them into English.

1. ______________________________ (Basque) - ______________________________ (English)

2. ______________________________ (Basque) - ______________________________ (English)

3. ______________________________ (Basque) - ______________________________ (English)

4. ______________________________ (Basque) - ______________________________ (English)

5. ______________________________ (Basque) - ______________________________ (English)

Exercise 4: Question Conversion[edit | edit source]

Convert the following statements into questions using the correct interrogative word.

1. You are going to the store. → Non zoaz? (Where are you going?)

2. She is happy. → Zergatik da pozik? (Why is she happy?)

3. They like pizza. → Zer gustatzen zaie? (What do they like?)

4. He arrived yesterday. → Noiz iritsi zen? (When did he arrive?)

5. We will meet at the park. → Non elkartuko gara? (Where will we meet?)

Exercise 5: Translation Challenge[edit | edit source]

Translate the following questions from English to Basque.

1. Who are you? → Nor zara?

2. What is your name? → Zer da zure izena?

3. When did you come? → Noiz etorri zara?

4. Where is my bag? → Non dago nire poltsa?

5. Why are you studying Basque? → Zergatik ikasten duzu euskara?

Solutions to Exercises[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions to the exercises to help you check your understanding.

Exercise 1 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Zer da hori?

2. Nor etorri zara?

3. Noiz da jaialdia?

4. Non bizi zara?

5. Zergatik nahi duzu?

Exercise 2 Solutions[edit | edit source]

A - 3

B - 2

C - 1

D - 4

E - 5

Exercise 3 Solutions[edit | edit source]

(Answers will vary; students should create their own questions.)

Exercise 4 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Non zoaz?

2. Zergatik da pozik?

3. Zer gustatzen zaie?

4. Noiz iritsi zen?

5. Non elkartuko gara?

Exercise 5 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Nor zara?

2. Zer da zure izena?

3. Noiz etorri zara?

4. Non dago nire poltsa?

5. Zergatik ikasten duzu euskara?

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully navigated through the essential interrogative words in Basque. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep using these words in your conversations, and soon you'll find yourself asking questions effortlessly.

As you move forward in your Basque language journey, don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher. Your curiosity and willingness to learn are your greatest assets. Keep asking questions, and you’ll continue to improve!

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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+Welcome to another exciting lesson in our '''Complete 0 to A1 Basque Course'''! Today, we will delve into a fundamental aspect of the Basque language: '''interrogative words'''. Understanding how to ask questions is crucial for effective communication, whether you're trying to gather information or simply engage in conversation.
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+In this lesson, we will explore common interrogative words such as ''who'', ''what'', ''when'', ''where'', and ''why''. We’ll provide you with examples, pronunciation guides, and engaging exercises that will help reinforce your learning.
+By the end of this lesson, you should have a solid grasp of how to use these interrogative words in various contexts. So, let’s get started!
 __TOC__
-Basque, like any other language, requires the use of specific query words to form questions. Learning common interrogative words is essential for effective communication in Basque. This lesson will teach you about the most frequently used interrogative words in Basque.
+=== Importance of Interrogative Words in Basque ===
+Interrogative words are the backbone of inquiry in any language. They allow us to explore our surroundings, seek clarification, and expand our knowledge. In Basque, just like in English, these words help form questions that drive conversations. Mastering them not only enhances your vocabulary but also boosts your confidence in speaking and understanding the language.
+=== Overview of Interrogative Words ===
+Let’s take a closer look at the most common interrogative words in Basque:
+. '''Who''' - '''Nor'''
+. '''What''' - '''Zer'''
+. '''When''' - '''Noiz'''
+. '''Where''' - '''Non'''
+. '''Why''' - '''Zergatik'''
+. '''How''' - '''Nola'''
+. '''Which''' - '''Zein'''
+. '''How many''' - '''Zenbat'''
+In this lesson, we will focus primarily on the first five, as they are the most frequently used in everyday conversation.
+== Common Interrogative Words in Basque ==
-== Interrogative Words ==
+Let’s break down each interrogative word, explore its usage, and provide examples to illustrate it in context.
-Interrogative words or question words are words used to inquire and obtain information about an unknown subject. In Basque, the five most common interrogative words are: nork (who), zer (what), noiz (when), non (where), and zergatik (why).
+=== Who (Nor) ===
-=== Who? ===
+The word ''nor'' is used to inquire about a person. It’s equivalent to "who" in English.
-The word "nork" is used to question someone's identity or to ask the name of the person. It is important to remember that Basque has two words for "you" - singular and plural. See the table below for examples.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Nor da? || nɔr da? || Who is it?
+|-
+| Nor etorri da? || nɔr etɔri da? || Who has come?
 |-
-| Nork zara?  || "Nork" like "nor" with k at the end. "Zara" pronounced like "sara" with z|| Who are you?
+| Nor izan zen? || nɔr isan zen? || Who was it?
 |-
-| Noren laguna zara?  || "Noren" pronounced like "norain" with e, "laguna" pronounced like "laguna" in Spanish. "Zara" pronounced like "sara" with z || Whose friend are you?
+| Nor da zure laguna? || nɔr da suɾe laɡuna? || Who is your friend?
 |-
-| Nork egun hau ospatuko du?  || "Nork" like "nor" with k at the end. "Egun" like "Agen" but with u. "Hau" pronounced like "au" in August. || Who will celebrate this day?
+| Nor zara? || nɔr saɾa? || Who are you?
 |}
-=== What? ===
+=== What (Zer) ===
-The word "zer" is used to ask about the identity of an object or to question the reason for something. It can also be used to ask about a thing or an activity.
+''Zer'' is the word for "what." It’s a versatile interrogative that can be used in various scenarios.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Zer da? || zeɾ da? || What is it?
+|-
+| Zer egiten duzu? || zeɾ eɡiten duzu? || What do you do?
+|-
+| Zer nahi duzu? || zeɾ nai duzu? || What do you want?
 |-
-| Zer duzu?  || "Zer" like "jar" with "z". "Duzu" pronounced like "du" with z and then "su" || What do you have?
+| Zer gertatu da? || zeɾ ɡeɾtatu da? || What happened?
 |-
-| Zergatik bazatoz? || "Zer" like "jar" with "z". "Gatik" pronounced like "gatik" in "zergatik". "Bazo" pronounced like "baso" with "z" || Why are you coming?
+| Zer ikusi duzu? || zeɾ iɡusi duzu? || What have you seen?
 |}
-=== When? ===
+=== When (Noiz) ===
-The word "noiz" is used to ask about time - it can be specific or general. Basque time expressions are slightly different from English. Noon and midnight are not referred to as "midday" and "midnight". Rather, noon is expressed as "eguerdia" and midnight is expressed as "goizeko ibilbidea".
+Use ''noiz'' to ask about time. It's equivalent to "when" in English.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Noiz etorriko zara? || nɔiz etɔrriko saɾa? || When will you come?
+|-
+| Noiz da jaialdia? || nɔiz da jaialdia? || When is the festival?
+|-
+| Noiz hasi da? || nɔiz hasi da? || When did it start?
 |-
-| Noiz etorri zara? || "Noiz" pronounced like "noiz". "Etorri" pronounced like "Aztoria" without "A" || When did you come?
+| Noiz joan zara? || nɔiz ʒoan saɾa? || When will you go?
 |-
-| Noiz ospatuko dugu? || "Noiz" pronounced like "noiz". "Ospatuko" pronounced like "ospatuko". "Dugu" pronounced like "dugu" in Spanish || When will we celebrate?
+| Noiz amaituko da? || nɔiz amaituko da? || When will it end?
 |}
-=== Where? ===
+=== Where (Non) ===
-The word "non" is used to ask about location. It could be about a place, a direction or a general area. When you want to indicate you are at a certain place, you also use the word "nor" for person or "nork" in the same sentence.
+''Non'' asks about place or location, similar to "where" in English.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Non zaude? || nɔ̃n saʊ̯ðe? || Where are you?
 |-
-| Non bizi zara?  || "Non" pronounced like "non". "Bizi" pronounced like "bizikleta" but without "kleta". || Where do you live?
+| Non da liburua? || nɔ̃n da liβuɾʊa? || Where is the book?
 |-
-| Nongoak diren gizona? || "Non" pronounced like "non". "Goak" pronounced like "go-ak". "Diren" like "diren". "Gizona" like "thizuna" without a "th" || Where is the man who works here?
+| Non elkartuko gara? || nɔ̃n elkaɾtʊko ɡaɾa? || Where will we meet?
+|-
+| Non bizi zara? || nɔ̃n biʒi saɾa? || Where do you live?
+|-
+| Non dago? || nɔ̃n daɡo? || Where is it?
 |}
-=== Why? ===
+=== Why (Zergatik) ===
-The word "zergatik" is used to ask about the reason or cause of something. You can also use the word "nola" for questioning about the way or the method of something.
+Lastly, we have ''zergatik'', which is used to ask for reasons, just like "why" in English.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Zergatik etorri zara? || zeɾɡatik etɔrri saɾa? || Why did you come?
+|-
+| Zergatik horrela? || zeɾɡatik oɾela? || Why like that?
+|-
+| Zergatik ez? || zeɾɡatik eθ? || Why not?
+|-
+| Zergatik zaila da? || zeɾɡatik θaila da? || Why is it difficult?
+|-
+| Zergatik lagundu behar duzu? || zeɾɡatik laɡundu behaɾ duzu? || Why do you need to help?
+|}
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now that you’ve learned the core interrogative words, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help reinforce what you’ve learned.
+=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
+Fill in the blanks with the correct interrogative word (nor, zer, noiz, non, zergatik).
+. ____ da hori? (What is that?)
+. ____ etorri zara? (Who did you come with?)
+. ____ da jaialdia? (When is the festival?)
+. ____ bizi zara? (Where do you live?)
+. ____ nahi duzu? (Why do you want it?)
+=== Exercise 2: Match the Questions ===
+Match each question with its English translation.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Basque !! English
+|-
+| A. Nor da? || 1. When is it?
+|-
+| B. Zer egiten duzu? || 2. What do you do?
+|-
+| C. Noiz etorriko zara? || 3. Who is it?
 |-
-| Zergatik etorri zara? || "Zergatik" like "zergatik" with "z". "Etorri" like "Aztoria" without "A" || Why did you come?
+| D. Non zaude? || 4. Where are you?
 |-
-| Zergatik kantatu duzu? || "Zergatik" like "zergatik" with "z". "Kantatu" like "kantatu" in Spanish. "Duzu" like "du" with "z" and "su" || Why did you sing?
+| E. Zergatik ez? || 5. Why not?
 |}
-Remember: the word order in Basque sentences follows the structure: "interrogative word + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb + complement".
+=== Exercise 3: Create Your Own Questions ===
+Using the interrogative words learned, create five questions in Basque. Translate them into English.
+. ______________________________ (Basque) - ______________________________ (English)
+. ______________________________ (Basque) - ______________________________ (English)
+. ______________________________ (Basque) - ______________________________ (English)
+. ______________________________ (Basque) - ______________________________ (English)
+. ______________________________ (Basque) - ______________________________ (English)
+=== Exercise 4: Question Conversion ===
+Convert the following statements into questions using the correct interrogative word.
+. You are going to the store. → '''Non zoaz?''' (Where are you going?)
+. She is happy. → '''Zergatik da pozik?''' (Why is she happy?)
+. They like pizza. → '''Zer gustatzen zaie?''' (What do they like?)
+. He arrived yesterday. → '''Noiz iritsi zen?''' (When did he arrive?)
+. We will meet at the park. → '''Non elkartuko gara?''' (Where will we meet?)
+=== Exercise 5: Translation Challenge ===
+Translate the following questions from English to Basque.
+. Who are you? → '''Nor zara?'''
+. What is your name? → '''Zer da zure izena?'''
+. When did you come? → '''Noiz etorri zara?'''
+. Where is my bag? → '''Non dago nire poltsa?'''
+. Why are you studying Basque? → '''Zergatik ikasten duzu euskara?'''
+=== Solutions to Exercises ===
+Here are the solutions to the exercises to help you check your understanding.
+=== Exercise 1 Solutions ===
+. '''Zer''' da hori?
+. '''Nor''' etorri zara?
+. '''Noiz''' da jaialdia?
+. '''Non''' bizi zara?
+. '''Zergatik''' nahi duzu?
+=== Exercise 2 Solutions ===
+A - 3
+B - 2
+C - 1
+D - 4
+E - 5
+=== Exercise 3 Solutions ===
+(Answers will vary; students should create their own questions.)
+=== Exercise 4 Solutions ===
+. '''Non zoaz?'''
+. '''Zergatik da pozik?'''
+. '''Zer gustatzen zaie?'''
+. '''Noiz iritsi zen?'''
+. '''Non elkartuko gara?'''
+=== Exercise 5 Solutions ===
+. '''Nor zara?'''
+. '''Zer da zure izena?'''
+. '''Noiz etorri zara?'''
+. '''Non dago nire poltsa?'''
+. '''Zergatik ikasten duzu euskara?'''
 == Conclusion ==
-In this lesson, you have learned about the basic interrogative words in Basque. With these words, you can ask about someone's identity, a thing's identity, time, location, and reason quite easily. By mastering these question words, you will be well on your way to holding basic conversations in Basque. Practice making sentences, and use these words to get context-related information. In the next lesson, we will learn how to form questions in Basque by putting these interrogative words into practice.
+Congratulations! You have successfully navigated through the essential interrogative words in Basque. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep using these words in your conversations, and soon you'll find yourself asking questions effortlessly.
+As you move forward in your Basque language journey, don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher. Your curiosity and willingness to learn are your greatest assets. Keep asking questions, and you’ll continue to improve!
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+==Sources==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_grammar Basque grammar - Wikipedia]
+* [https://www.ehu.eus/documents/2430735/0/A-brief-grammar-of-euskara.pdf A Brief Grammar of Euskara, the Basque Language]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Imperative-Tense|Imperative Tense]]
+* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Comparatives-and-Superlatives|Comparatives and Superlatives]]
+* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Regular-Verb-Conjugation|Regular Verb Conjugation]]
+* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Descriptive-Adjectives|Descriptive Adjectives]]
+* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Past-Participle-in-Basque|Past Participle in Basque]]
+* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
+* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
+* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Gender|Gender]]
+* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Common-Prepositions|Common Prepositions]]
+* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Present-Tense|Present Tense]]
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