Spanish word

euskera

Pronunciation

IPA/eusˈkeɾa/

Meaning

  • masculine nounBasque

Example

¿Hablas euskera?

Do you speak Basque?

Illustration for euskera (Basque)

More examples

Quiero practicar euskera con nativos para mejorar mi pronunciación.

I want to practice Basque with native speakers to improve my pronunciation.

Core concept

The Basque language spoken in several distinct dialects.

Common phrases

  • saber euskera

    speak Basque

  • practicar euskera

    practice Basque

  • dominar euskera

    be fluent in Basque

Similar words

lengua vasca: Basque language spoken in the Basque region.
euskaldun: Person who speaks Basque.
vasco: Relating to the Basque region, its people, or things associated with it.

Definition in Spanish

Idioma propio del pueblo vasco, conocido en su propia lengua como euskara, que no pertenece a la familia indoeuropea y presenta varias variedades dialectales.

Word origin

Euskera is a Spanish borrowing from Basque euskara, the self-name for the language, and historical dialects account for many regional forms and pronunciations.

Usage tips

  • Euskera is distinct from vasco, which commonly refers to Basque people or Basque-related things, while euskera specifically names the language.

Related words

  • euskaldunBasque speakernoun

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