Basque Lesson 12 - Verbs and Time

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This is the 12th lesson about Basque verbs, as well as time expressions such as hours, days, and months. Finally some simple common phrases. I will try to give examples using both vocabulary and grammar. That way it will be easy for you to see the words when they are separate and when they are in a sentence. Going through the whole page should take about 30 min. Make sure to read the pronunciation and hear the audio as well. If you have any question about this course, please email me directly at Basque Classes.

Verbs

Before we move on to lessons about the present, past, and future, we need to discuss verbs in general. The verb is the second most used part of speech after the noun. That means we need to pay more attention to its different forms and tenses.

Below is a list of 16 verbs that you might come across or use very often. They are in their raw format (not conjugated yet). The table contains 3 columns (English, Basque, and Audio). Make sure you repeat each word after hearing it by either clicking on the audio button or by reading the pronunciation. That should help with memorization as well as improving your pronunciation.

Verbs List in Basque

Verbs	Basque	Audio
To drive	Gidatu.
To find	Gidatu.
To give	Eman.
To have	Eduki.
To know	Jakin.
To learn	Ikasi.
To love	Maitatu.
To play	Jolastu.
To read	Irakurri.
To see	Ikusi.
To smile	Irribarre egin.
To speak	Hitz egin.
To think	Pentsatu.
To understand	Ulertu.
To work	Lan egin.
To write	Idatzi.

Here is an example of the verb "to understand" conjugated into the past, present, and future.

Verb "to understand" in a Sentence

He understands me	Berak ulertzen nau.
He understood me	Berak ulertu ninduen.
He will understand me	Berak ulertuko nau.

Questions?

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Vocabulary List about Time

Below is a list of 30 words related to time such as hours, days and months. If you can memorize them by heart, you will be able to discuss time related topics more easily.

Time in Basque

Time	Basque	Audio
Days	Egunak
Monday	astelehena
Tuesday	asteartea
Wednesday	asteazkena
Thursday	osteguna
Friday	ostirala
Saturday	larunbata
Sunday	igandea
January	Urtarrila
February	Otsaila
March	Martxoa
April	Apirila
May	Maiatza
June	Ekaina
July	Uztaila
August	Abuztua
September	Iraila
October	Urria
November	Azaroa
December	Abendua
Autumn	udazkena
Winter	negua
Spring	udaberria
Summer	uda
Seasons	Urtaroak
Months	Hilebeteak
Time	denbora
Hour	ordua
Minute	minutua
Second	bigarrena

Daily Conversation in Basque

Finally, here are some popular phrases you might need to use daily. For a complete list of commonly used sentences, please visit our Basque Phrases page. Enjoy!

Common Expressions in Basque

English	Basque	Audio
I was born in July	Uztailan jaio nintzen.
I will visit you in August	Abuztuan bisita egingo dizut.
See you tomorrow!	Bihar arte
Today is Monday	Gaur astelehena da.
Winter is very cold here	Negua oso hotza da hemen
Yesterday was Sunday	Atzo igandea izan zen.
Are you married?	Ezkonduta zaude?
I'm single	Ezkongabea naiz.
Would you marry me?	Nirekin ezkontzea nahiko zenuke?
Can I have your phone number?	Zure telefono zenbakia eman diezadakezu?
Can I have your email?	Zure emaila izan dezaket?

Fun Facts

Language Quote: ❝Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can; there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.❞ ‒Sarah Caldwell

Congratulations! You finished your 12th lesson in Basque about verbs, and time. Are you ready for the next lesson? We recommend Basque Lesson 13. You can also simply click on one of the links below or go back to our Learn Basque homepage.

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