Basque vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Learn essential Basque vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
Greetings & politeness
| Euskera | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Kaixo | Hello | |
| Agur | Goodbye | |
| Eskerrik asko | Thank you | |
| Mesedez | Please | |
| Barkatu | Excuse me / Sorry | |
| Bai | Yes | |
| Ez | No | |
| Ez horregatik | You're welcome |
Essential expressions
| Euskera | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Ez dut ulertzen | I don't understand | |
| Ingelesez hitz egiten duzu? | Do you speak English? | |
| Zenbat balio du? | How much does it cost? | |
| Non dago...? | Where is...? | |
| Ura | Water | |
| Laguntza! | Help! | |
| Nire izena... da | My name is... |
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