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BASQUE WORD LIST with some pronunciation

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Euskadi (Basque Country)

Euskara (The Basque language)

Donastia (San Sebastian, coastal city in Basque Country)

Ugari haurtxo (numerous babies)

Madarikatua (curse word that rhymes with truck ☺)

Bai – yes

Ez – no

Eskerrik asko (thankyou)

Eskerriska (cheers)

Emankortasuna (fertility)

La Rioja – (Spanish wine region)

Baserri (a traditional stone and wood farmhouse commonly found in Basque Country)

Lauburu (Basque cross.  Symbol of Basque Country and unity of its people)

Sagardotegi  (cider house)

Txotx, choach (an invitation to drink cider)

Pintxospinchos (Basque food similar to tapas)

Txakoli – chacoli (Famous Basque sparkling wine)

Txokoschocos (a Basque gastronomical society)

Kaixo – kike so (Basque greeting, hello)

Xanti – Shanti (nick name or familiar name for Santiago or Iago)

Etxekoandre – eet zeek o andre (lady of the house)

Etxekojaun – eet zeek o waum (master of the house, homeowner)

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