Basque Language for Travelers

Learn Basic Basque Terms and Vocabulary

You could easily visit French or Spanish Basque Country without knowing a word of Basque (called Euskara in Basque). Since the Basques are vehemently defensive of their culture, however, try to use unique Basque greetings and niceties when possible. It is also common to see Basque language used on signs and in other public areas.

• Hello - kaixo
• Do you speak English? – Ingelesez ba al dakizu?
• I speak a little Basque – Euskara apur bat badakit
• I don’t understand – Ez dut ulertzen
• yes - bai
• no - ez
• Please – mesedez
• Excuse me - barkatu
• Thank you - eskerrik asko
• You're welcome – ez horregatik
• Goodbye - agur
• So long - gero arte
• Good morning – egun on
• Good afternoon/good evening - arratsalde on
• Good night - gabon
• Write it – idatziko al didazu hori
• one – bat
• two – bi
• three – hiru
• four – lau
• five – bost
• six – sei
• seven – zazpi
• eight – zortzi
• nine – bederatzi
• ten – hamar