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◀️ Days of the Week — Previous Lesson | Next Lesson — Interrogative Words ▶️ |
Basque vocabulary is rich and diverse, with many words and phrases that reflect the unique culture and history of the Basque Country. In this lesson, you will learn the names of the months and seasons in Basque, and practice pronunciation to help you retain what you have learned. By the end of this lesson, you will have expanded your vocabulary and knowledge of Basque culture, which will help you feel more confident in your Basque language skills.
Vocabulary
Below are the names of the months and seasons in Basque, along with their pronunciation and English translations:
Basque | Pronunciation | English |
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Urtarrila | [urt͡saɾila] | January |
Otsaila | [ot͡saila] | February |
Martxoa | [maɾtʃoa] | March |
Apirila | [apirila] | April |
Maiatza | [majatsa] | May |
Ekaina | [ekaina] | June |
Uztaila | [ustaila] | July |
Abuztua | [abustua] | August |
Iraila | [iɾaila] | September |
Urria | [uɾɾia] | October |
Azaroa | [asaɾoa] | November |
Abendua | [aben̪d̪ua] | December |
Udazkena | [udaθkena] | Autumn |
Negua | [neɡua] | Winter |
Udaberria | [udaβerria] | Spring |
Uda | [uda] | Summer |
Grammar
In Basque, the names of the months and seasons are typically used with the definite article "a" or "ua" (depending on the final vowel of the word), as in "a Urtarrila" (January) or "Udaberria" (Spring).
Practice
To practice your pronunciation of the months and seasons in Basque, try repeating each word after the audio sample, which you can find on many language learning websites or apps. You can also try using them in context by telling someone what month it is, or asking what season it is.
Conclusion
Now that you have learned the names of the months and seasons in Basque, you have added a useful new set of words to your vocabulary. With a little regular practice, you can become more comfortable using these words in context, helping you feel more confident in your Basque language skills. Keep learning and have fun exploring the rich and diverse Basque language and culture!
Other Lessons
- Education
- Common Greetings
- Breakfast
- Feelings
- Days of the Week
- Time
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Colors
- City
Sources
- Calendar vocabulary in Basque
- Basque Vocabulary - Months of the year
- Meteorology vocabulary in Basque
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