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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.
== Introduction ==
 
In this lesson, we will explore the world of interrogative words in the Basque language. Interrogative words are essential for asking questions and gathering information. By learning these words, you will be able to engage in conversations and seek clarification. We will cover the most common interrogative words, such as who, what, when, where, and why. Let's dive into the fascinating world of Basque questions!


== Interrogative Words ==
== Interrogative Words ==


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).
Interrogative words in Basque are used to ask questions and seek information. They help us understand the world around us and communicate effectively. Here are the most commonly used interrogative words in Basque:


=== Who? ===  
=== Nola (How) ===
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.
 
"Nola" is used to ask about the manner or way in which something is done.
 
==== Examples ====


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! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
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| Nork zara? || "Nork" like "nor" with k at the end. "Zara" pronounced like "sara" with z|| Who are you?  
| Nola egiten da? || Nola egiten da? || How is it done?
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| 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?
| Nola zaude? || Nola zaude? || How are you?
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| 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?  
| Nola iritsi da? || Nola iritsi da? || How did he/she arrive?
|}
|}


=== What? ===  
=== Nor (Who) ===
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.
 
"Nor" is used to ask about the person or people performing an action.
 
==== Examples ====


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| Zer duzu? || "Zer" like "jar" with "z". "Duzu" pronounced like "du" with z and then "su" || What do you have?  
| Nor da hori? || Nor da hori? || Who is that?
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| Zergatik bazatoz? || "Zer" like "jar" with "z". "Gatik" pronounced like "gatik" in "zergatik". "Bazo" pronounced like "baso" with "z" || Why are you coming?  
| Nor zaude? || Nor zaude? || Who are you?
|-
| Nor iritsi da? || Nor iritsi da? || Who arrived?
|}
|}


=== When? ===  
=== Zer (What) ===
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".  
 
"Zer" is used to ask about the nature or description of something.
 
==== Examples ====


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| Noiz etorri zara? || "Noiz" pronounced like "noiz". "Etorri" pronounced like "Aztoria" without "A" || When did you come?  
| Zer da hori? || Zer da hori? || What is that?
|-
| Zer da zure izena? || Zer da zure izena? || What is your name?
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| Noiz ospatuko dugu? || "Noiz" pronounced like "noiz". "Ospatuko" pronounced like "ospatuko". "Dugu" pronounced like "dugu" in Spanish || When will we celebrate?  
| Zer iritsi da? || Zer iritsi da? || What arrived?
|}
|}


=== Where? ===  
=== Non (Where) ===
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" is used to ask about the location or place of something.
 
==== Examples ====


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! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
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| Non bizi zara? || "Non" pronounced like "non". "Bizi" pronounced like "bizikleta" but without "kleta". || Where do you live?  
| Non dago hori? || Non dago hori? || Where is that?
|-
|-
| 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 zaude? || Non zaude? || Where are you?
|-
| Non iritsi da? || Non iritsi da? || Where did he/she arrive?
|}
|}


=== Why? ===  
=== Noiz (When) ===
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.  
 
"Noiz" is used to ask about the time or moment of something.
 
==== Examples ====


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| Zergatik etorri zara? || "Zergatik" like "zergatik" with "z". "Etorri" like "Aztoria" without "A" || Why did you come?  
| Noiz da hori? || Noiz da hori? || When is that?
|-
| Noiz zaude? || Noiz zaude? || When 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?
| Noiz iritsi da? || Noiz iritsi da? || When did he/she arrive?
|}
|}


Remember: the word order in Basque sentences follows the structure: "interrogative word + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb + complement".  
=== Zergatik (Why) ===
 
"Zergatik" is used to ask about the reason or cause of something.
 
==== Examples ====
 
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! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Zergatik da hori? || Zergatik da hori? || Why is that?
|-
| Zergatik zaude? || Zergatik zaude? || Why are you?
|-
| Zergatik iritsi da? || Zergatik iritsi da? || Why did he/she arrive?
|}
 
== Cultural Insights ==
 
Basque culture places a strong emphasis on community and interpersonal connections. Asking questions is an essential part of building relationships and understanding others. In Basque society, it is common to ask questions to show interest and engage in meaningful conversations. Interrogative words play a significant role in Basque communication, allowing individuals to gather information and express curiosity. Additionally, the Basque language has regional variations that may impact the usage and understanding of interrogative words. Some dialects may have slight differences in pronunciation or alternative terms for certain interrogative words. Exploring these regional differences can provide valuable insights into the diverse Basque culture and linguistic heritage.
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now, let's practice what we have learned! Complete the following exercises by forming questions using the appropriate interrogative word. The solutions and explanations will be provided afterward.
 
Exercise 1: Forming Questions
1. _________________ zaude? (Who)
2. _________________ da zure izena? (What)
3. _________________ dago hori? (Where)
4. _________________ da hori? (What)
5. _________________ da zure telefono zenbakia? (What)
6. _________________ zaude? (How)
7. _________________ iritsi da? (When)
8. _________________ zaude? (Where)
9. _________________ iritsi da? (Why)
10. _________________ da zure profesioa? (What)
 
Exercise 2: Translations
Translate the following questions from English to Basque using the appropriate interrogative word.
1. Where is the library?
2. Who is coming to the party?
3. What time is the meeting?
4. How are you feeling today?
5. Why did you choose this restaurant?
 
Exercise 3: Dialogue
Create a short dialogue using at least three interrogative words. Be creative and include different question types, such as "who," "what," "where," "when," "why," and "how."
 
== Solutions and Explanations ==
 
Exercise 1: Forming Questions
1. Nor zaude? (Who are you?)
2. Zer da zure izena? (What is your name?)
3. Non dago hori? (Where is that?)
4. Zer da hori? (What is that?)
5. Zer da zure telefono zenbakia? (What is your phone number?)
6. Nola zaude? (How are you?)
7. Noiz iritsi da? (When did he/she arrive?)
8. Non zaude? (Where are you?)
9. Zergatik iritsi da? (Why did he/she arrive?)
10. Zer da zure profesioa? (What is your profession?)
 
Exercise 2: Translations
1. Non dago liburutegia?
2. Nor dator jaialdira?
3. Noiz da bilera?
4. Nola zaude gaur?
5. Zergatik hautatu duzu jatetxe hau?
 
Exercise 3: Dialogue
A: Zer da zure izena? (What is your name?)
B: Jon naiz. Zer da zure izena? (I'm Jon. What is your name?)
A: Iñaki naiz. Noiz dator jaialdira? (I'm Iñaki. When are you coming to the party?)
B: Abuztuaren 15ean. Non dago jaialdia? (On August 15th. Where is the party?)
A: Bilbon izango da. Zergatik hautatu duzu hori? (It will be in Bilbao. Why did you choose that?)
B: Bilbon bizitzen dut eta erritmo polita dauka. (I live in Bilbao, and it has a beautiful rhythm.)


== Conclusion ==
== 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 learned the common interrogative words in Basque. These words are essential for asking questions and seeking information. By practicing and incorporating them into your conversations, you will enhance your language skills and engage in meaningful interactions. Keep exploring the fascinating world of Basque grammar and culture, and soon you will become a fluent speaker!


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the world of interrogative words in the Basque language. Interrogative words are essential for asking questions and gathering information. By learning these words, you will be able to engage in conversations and seek clarification. We will cover the most common interrogative words, such as who, what, when, where, and why. Let's dive into the fascinating world of Basque questions!

Interrogative Words[edit | edit source]

Interrogative words in Basque are used to ask questions and seek information. They help us understand the world around us and communicate effectively. Here are the most commonly used interrogative words in Basque:

Nola (How)[edit | edit source]

"Nola" is used to ask about the manner or way in which something is done.

Examples[edit | edit source]

Basque Pronunciation English
Nola egiten da? Nola egiten da? How is it done?
Nola zaude? Nola zaude? How are you?
Nola iritsi da? Nola iritsi da? How did he/she arrive?

Nor (Who)[edit | edit source]

"Nor" is used to ask about the person or people performing an action.

Examples[edit | edit source]

Basque Pronunciation English
Nor da hori? Nor da hori? Who is that?
Nor zaude? Nor zaude? Who are you?
Nor iritsi da? Nor iritsi da? Who arrived?

Zer (What)[edit | edit source]

"Zer" is used to ask about the nature or description of something.

Examples[edit | edit source]

Basque Pronunciation English
Zer da hori? Zer da hori? What is that?
Zer da zure izena? Zer da zure izena? What is your name?
Zer iritsi da? Zer iritsi da? What arrived?

Non (Where)[edit | edit source]

"Non" is used to ask about the location or place of something.

Examples[edit | edit source]

Basque Pronunciation English
Non dago hori? Non dago hori? Where is that?
Non zaude? Non zaude? Where are you?
Non iritsi da? Non iritsi da? Where did he/she arrive?

Noiz (When)[edit | edit source]

"Noiz" is used to ask about the time or moment of something.

Examples[edit | edit source]

Basque Pronunciation English
Noiz da hori? Noiz da hori? When is that?
Noiz zaude? Noiz zaude? When are you?
Noiz iritsi da? Noiz iritsi da? When did he/she arrive?

Zergatik (Why)[edit | edit source]

"Zergatik" is used to ask about the reason or cause of something.

Examples[edit | edit source]

Basque Pronunciation English
Zergatik da hori? Zergatik da hori? Why is that?
Zergatik zaude? Zergatik zaude? Why are you?
Zergatik iritsi da? Zergatik iritsi da? Why did he/she arrive?

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Basque culture places a strong emphasis on community and interpersonal connections. Asking questions is an essential part of building relationships and understanding others. In Basque society, it is common to ask questions to show interest and engage in meaningful conversations. Interrogative words play a significant role in Basque communication, allowing individuals to gather information and express curiosity. Additionally, the Basque language has regional variations that may impact the usage and understanding of interrogative words. Some dialects may have slight differences in pronunciation or alternative terms for certain interrogative words. Exploring these regional differences can provide valuable insights into the diverse Basque culture and linguistic heritage.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice what we have learned! Complete the following exercises by forming questions using the appropriate interrogative word. The solutions and explanations will be provided afterward.

Exercise 1: Forming Questions 1. _________________ zaude? (Who) 2. _________________ da zure izena? (What) 3. _________________ dago hori? (Where) 4. _________________ da hori? (What) 5. _________________ da zure telefono zenbakia? (What) 6. _________________ zaude? (How) 7. _________________ iritsi da? (When) 8. _________________ zaude? (Where) 9. _________________ iritsi da? (Why) 10. _________________ da zure profesioa? (What)

Exercise 2: Translations Translate the following questions from English to Basque using the appropriate interrogative word. 1. Where is the library? 2. Who is coming to the party? 3. What time is the meeting? 4. How are you feeling today? 5. Why did you choose this restaurant?

Exercise 3: Dialogue Create a short dialogue using at least three interrogative words. Be creative and include different question types, such as "who," "what," "where," "when," "why," and "how."

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Forming Questions 1. Nor zaude? (Who are you?) 2. Zer da zure izena? (What is your name?) 3. Non dago hori? (Where is that?) 4. Zer da hori? (What is that?) 5. Zer da zure telefono zenbakia? (What is your phone number?) 6. Nola zaude? (How are you?) 7. Noiz iritsi da? (When did he/she arrive?) 8. Non zaude? (Where are you?) 9. Zergatik iritsi da? (Why did he/she arrive?) 10. Zer da zure profesioa? (What is your profession?)

Exercise 2: Translations 1. Non dago liburutegia? 2. Nor dator jaialdira? 3. Noiz da bilera? 4. Nola zaude gaur? 5. Zergatik hautatu duzu jatetxe hau?

Exercise 3: Dialogue A: Zer da zure izena? (What is your name?) B: Jon naiz. Zer da zure izena? (I'm Jon. What is your name?) A: Iñaki naiz. Noiz dator jaialdira? (I'm Iñaki. When are you coming to the party?) B: Abuztuaren 15ean. Non dago jaialdia? (On August 15th. Where is the party?) A: Bilbon izango da. Zergatik hautatu duzu hori? (It will be in Bilbao. Why did you choose that?) B: Bilbon bizitzen dut eta erritmo polita dauka. (I live in Bilbao, and it has a beautiful rhythm.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the common interrogative words in Basque. These words are essential for asking questions and seeking information. By practicing and incorporating them into your conversations, you will enhance your language skills and engage in meaningful interactions. Keep exploring the fascinating world of Basque grammar and culture, and soon you will become a fluent speaker!

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


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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