Language/Basque/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Geography
- Drinks
- Essencial Phrases in Basque
- 4 seasons
- Computers
- Nature
- Feelings
- Clothes
- People in Basque
- Basic phrases in Basque
Sources[edit | edit source]
- The Official Tourism Website of the Basque Country
- Government of the Basque Autonomous Community
- Basque Vocabulary - Days of the week
- Basque Fact of the Week: Days of the Week in Basque | Buber's ...
- The days of the week in Basque | Labayru Fundazioa
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