Useful Basque Phrases
Greetings and Farewells
Ongi etorri – Welcome
Kaixo – Hello
Aupa – Hey
(Also used to cheer people on, as in a race. The equivalent of “Come on!”)
Agur – See you later
Egun on – Good morning
Arratsaldeon – Good afternoon
Gabon – Good night
Courtesies
Mesedez – Please
Barkatu – Excuse me
Sentitzen dut – I’m sorry
Eskerrik asko – Thank you
Zuri – (Thanks) to you (The equivalent of you’re welcome)
Ez horregatik – You’re welcome
Berdin – The same to you
Well wishes
Ondo pasa – Have a good time
Zorte on – Good luck
Zorionak – Congratulations! (Used for celebrations like birthdays)
Responses
Bai – Yes
Ados – Ok
Agian – Maybe
Ez – No
Common questions and phrases
Urte askotarako – Nice to meet you
Zer moduz? – How are you?
Ondo – Good
Oso ondo – Very good
Ez ona – Not good
Eta zu? – And you?
Nor zara? – What’s your name?
Ni [insert name here] naiz – My name is…
Eating and drinking
Topa – Cheers
On egin – Enjoy your meal