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Basque

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Basque
-kun
suffix
A suffix used to form adjectives that indicate the number of parts in something.

“bat (“one”) + -kun → bakun (“simple”)”

one + -kun becomes simple

Also means
  1. Used to form adjectives indicating number of components.
  2. Simple

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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A
Basque
abako[abako]
noun
A simple tool used for counting and performing basic mathematical calculations by sliding beads on rods.

“Ikasleak abakoa erabili du batuketak egiteko.”

The student used the abacus to do additions.

Also means
  1. abacus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
adore[adoɾe]
noun
The ability to do something that frightens one or strength of character.

“Adore handia erakutsi zuen.”

He showed great courage.

Also means
  1. energy, vital force
  2. courage

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
al[al]
particle
A particle placed before the verb to turn a statement into a yes/no question.

“Esan al diozu?”

Did you tell her?

Also means
  1. Used to form yes/no questions.
  2. Used to form yes/no questions

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
ala
conj
or (exclusive)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
Albania[albania]
name
A nation located in the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe.

“Albania Europako hego-ekialdean kokatutako herrialdea da.”

Albania is a country located in the southeast of Europe.

Also means
  1. Albania (a country in Southeastern Europe)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
Albanian
name
This refers to being located inside the country of Albania.

“Albanian bizi da.”

He or she lives in Albania.

Also means
  1. inessive indefinite of Albania
  2. in Albania

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
alda
noun
change

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
ale
noun
grain

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
alta
conj
however

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
aluminio
noun
aluminium

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
amai[amai̯]
noun
The final part of something or the point where it stops.

“Hau da bidearen amai.”

This is the end of the road.

Also means
  1. end, ending
  2. end

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
Andorra[andora]
name
A small independent country located in the Pyrenees mountains between Spain and France.

“Andorra Espainiaren eta Frantziaren artean dagoen estatu txikia da.”

Andorra is a small state located between Spain and France.

Also means
  1. Andorra (a microstate in Southern Europe, between Spain and France)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
animalia
noun
animal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
ar
noun
male

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
are[aɾe]
noun
A tool used for gathering leaves or loose material on the ground.

“Arearekin hostoak bildu ditut.”

I have gathered the leaves with the rake.

Also means
  1. rake

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
Armenia[armenia]
name
A landlocked country in the South Caucasus region, often linked culturally and politically to Europe.

“Armenia Kaukasoko hegoaldean dagoen herrialdea da.”

Armenia is a country located in the South Caucasus.

Also means
  1. Armenia (a country in the South Caucasus region of Asia, sometimes considered to belong politically to Europe)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
arte
noun
oak (especially the evergreen oak)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
atari
noun
gateway, doorway, portal
Also means
  1. introduction, beginning
  2. threshold (lower limit)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
ate[ate]
noun
A hinged or sliding barrier used to close off an entrance to a room or building.

“Mesedez, itxi atea.”

Please, close the door.

Also means
  1. door, entrance
  2. defile, gorge (deep, narrow passage)
  3. goal (structure)
  4. exterior, outside part
  5. door

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
Basque
ba[ba]
particle
A particle used to help form certain types of interrogative sentences.

“Ba al zatoz?”

Are you coming?

Also means
  1. alternative form of ba-

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
bale
intj
okay

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
bare
adj
calm

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
bat[bat]
det
A determiner used to indicate a singular count or an approximate amount. It is commonly used as the indefinite article 'a' or 'an' in English.

“musu bat”

a kiss

Also means
  1. a, an, some
  2. some, about, around
  3. the same
  4. a

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
be[be]
noun
This is the name of the letter B in the alphabet.

“Alfabetoan 'be' letra 'a'-ren ondoren dator.”

In the alphabet, the letter 'be' comes after 'a'.

Also means
  1. The name of the Latin script letter B/b.
  2. The name of the Latin script letter B/b

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
bero
adj
warm, calid
Also means
  1. passionate
  2. irritable

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
bi[bi]
num
The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one.

“Bi sagar jan ditut gaur goizean.”

I ate two apples this morning.

Also means
  1. two

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
bien
num
This is the genitive plural form of the number two in Basque.

“Bi etxeen artean bien arteko harremana dago.”

Between the two houses there is a relationship between the two.

Also means
  1. genitive plural of bi
  2. of two

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
biga
noun
calf

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
bira
noun
turn
Also means
  1. half turn
  2. tour (a journey through a list of places)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
boli
noun
ivory (material)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
Brasil[bras̺il]
name
A large country in South America where the official language is Portuguese.

“Brasil Hego Amerikako herrialde handi bat da.”

Brazil is a large country in South America.

Also means
  1. Brazil (a large Portuguese-speaking country in South America)
  2. Brazil

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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C
Basque
coulomb
noun
coulomb (unit of electrical charge)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
country[kau̯ntri]
noun
A style of popular music that originated in the southern United States.

“Country musika gustatzen zaio.”

He likes country music.

Also means
  1. country music

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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D
Basque
de[de]
noun
This refers to the name of the letter D in the alphabet.

“D letra de esaten da.”

The letter D is called de.

Also means
  1. The name of the Latin script letter D/d.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
dei
noun
call, appeal
Also means
  1. call (telephone conversation)
  2. announcement

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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E
Basque
eme
noun
female

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
ere
adv
also, too

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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F
Basque
falta
noun
foul

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
festa
noun
feast, festival
Also means
  1. party, partying

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
futbol
noun
football, soccer

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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G
Basque
gai
noun
material
Also means
  1. matter, stuff
  2. topic, subject

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
gale
adj
wanting

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
gar
noun
flame
Also means
  1. fervor, zeal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
gauza
noun
that which is considered to exist as a separate entity or concept; thing.
Also means
  1. any physical or psychical entity

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
German[ɡerman]
name
A common name given to a male person.

“German nire laguna da.”

German is my friend.

Also means
  1. a male given name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
gol
noun
goal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
gu
pron
First-person plural personal pronoun; we

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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H
Basque
hala
adv
thus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
hegaldi[heh-GAHL-dee]
noun
flight

“Hegaldia garaiz iritsi da.”

The flight has arrived on time.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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Basque
heu
pron
Second-person singular personal pronoun; you

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
hi[hi]
pron
A second-person singular personal pronoun used to address someone informally. It is equivalent to 'you' in English.

“Hi zara nire lagunik onena.”

You are my best friend.

Also means
  1. Second-person singular personal pronoun; you
  2. you

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
Hungarian[hunɡaɾian]
name
A form of the word Hungaria, meaning in or within Hungary.

“Hungarian bizi da nire laguna.”

My friend lives in Hungary.

Also means
  1. inessive indefinite of Hungaria

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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I
Basque
ia[ia]
adv
An adverb used to indicate that something is nearly the case or very close to happening.

“Ia amaitu dut lana.”

I have almost finished the work.

Also means
  1. almost

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
Italian[italian]
name
This is the form of the word for Italy that indicates location within the country.

“Italian bizi naiz.”

I live in Italy.

Also means
  1. inessive indefinite of Italia
  2. in Italy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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J
Basque
jai
noun
festival

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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K
Basque
kale
noun
street

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
kalte
noun
damage

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
kara
noun
The allative singular form of the noun 'ka'. It indicates movement or direction toward something represented by 'ka'.

“Bide hori kara doa.”

That path goes towards the ka.

Also means
  1. allative singular of ka
  2. to the ka

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
kate
noun
chain (all senses)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
ke[ke]
noun
A visible cloud of gas and small particles that rises from a burning substance.

“Sutetik kea dario.”

Smoke is coming from the fire.

Also means
  1. smoke

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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L
Basque
lapar[lapar]
noun
A term for a prickly shrub or vine. This is an alternative spelling for the word 'lahar'.

“Lapar batek eskua urratu dit.”

A bramble scratched my hand.

Also means
  1. alternative form of lahar (“bramble”)
  2. bramble

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
lasai[lah-SHY]
adjective
calm

“Irakasle berria pertsona lasaia da.”

The new teacher is a calm person.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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Basque
letra
noun
letter of the alphabet
Also means
  1. handwriting
  2. letter (written message)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
lohi
adj
dirty
Also means
  1. immoral

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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M
Basque
mapa[mapa]
noun
A visual representation of an area, such as a city, country, or the whole world.

“Euskal Herriko mapa bat erosi dut.”

I bought a map of the Basque Country.

Also means
  1. map

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
marka
noun
sign, mark
Also means
  1. punctuation mark
  2. inflectional suffix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
mea
noun
mineral
Also means
  1. ore

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
men
noun
An order given to someone to do something.

“Men egin zion.”

He gave him a command.

Also means
  1. a command

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
mus
noun
A traditional Basque card game.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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N
Basque
naba
noun
valley

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
nare
adj
calm

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
neu
pron
First-person singular personal pronoun; I

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
ni
pron
First-person singular personal pronoun; I

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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O
Basque
o-
prefix
A prefix used as a shortened form of the word ogi, meaning bread.

“o- is often used to form compound words related to baking or bread.”

o- is often used to form compound words related to baking or bread.

Also means
  1. combining form of ogi (“bread”)
  2. Bread-related

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
on[on]
adj
Describes something of high quality or something that is useful and convenient.

“Oso gizona ona da.”

He is a very good man.

Also means
  1. good
  2. useful, convenient

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
ondo
adv
well, good, alright
Also means
  1. very

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
opera
noun
opera (theatrical work, score)
Also means
  1. opera (score)
  2. opera (building)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
oro
adj
all

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Basque
osasun[oh-shah-soon]
noun
health

“Kirola egitea ona da osasunarentzat.”

Doing sports is good for health.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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