How to form simple sentences in Basque

How to form simple sentences in Basque

You want to learn how to form simple sentences in Basque? You've come to the right place! Scroll down and see the short Basque lessons complete with useful examples. The house is big, the book is old... we make forming simple Basque sentences easy.

Simple Basque sentences

In a typical sentence in Basque which uses the verb 'to be', the verb is placed at the end of the sentence. In the singular, the verb 'to be' is 'da'. In the plural, the verb 'to be' is 'dira'.

Examples

Gizona handia da.
The man is big.
Gizona zaharra da.
The man is old.
Gizona indartsua da.
The man is strong.
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About Basque

About Basque

Basque is the only language remaining spoken in southwestern Europe before the arrival of Indo-Europeans. If you are planning on doing some travelling, learning Basque would be a great way to make the most of your trip.

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Basic words and phrases in Basque

Learn to get by in Basque with these useful words and phrases. These essential phrases cover everything from Basque greetings to business and workplace communications to love and dating.

Beste bat arte
See you again
Bihar arte
See you tomorrow
Gero arte
See you later
Laster arte
See you soon
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Step 10 : Simple sentences in Basque

You've already learned so much in steps 1 to 9 and we'd like to help you learn even more with this bonus step. Learn the phrases Hau liburua da, Hau aulkia da and Hau atea da (This is a book, This is a chair, This is a door). Then learn the phrases Atea handia da and Atea txikia da (The door is big, The door is small). And then learn the phrases Ateak handiak dira and Ateak txikiak dira (The doors are big, The doors are small). You can scroll to the top of this page to see a short lesson about simple Basque sentences including useful examples. Take everything you have learned so far and then teach yourself just a few new words each week. In this way, you'll soon be able to say 100's, if not 1000's of short phrases in Basque. Give it a try yourself!

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