Mastering Basque Opposites: 25 Word Pairs to Boost Your Vocabulary

Are you ready to dive into the captivating world of the Basque language? Welcome to our latest post designed to make your journey into Basque both educational and enjoyable!

Whether you’re a newbie trying to pick up some essential vocabulary or an intermediate learner looking to expand your skills, this list of 25 contrasting word pairs in Basque will be a valuable resource. These pairs not only help you understand the nuances of the language but also show you how to express opposites in daily conversations.

Basque is a language shrouded in mystery and history. It’s unique because it doesn’t belong to any other language family—yes, you read that right, it’s one of a kind! That makes learning Basque an especially exciting venture.

By mastering these pairs, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how the language functions and how native speakers think. From simple yet essential contrasts like “hot and cold” to more complex and abstract pairs like “rich and poor,” this list has got you covered.

So, without further ado, let’s jump right into these intriguing Basque word pairs that will surely enrich your vocabulary and broaden your understanding of this one-of-a-kind language!

ENGLISH		BASQUE
hot	cold	bero	hotz
up	down	gora	behera
left	right	ezker	eskuin
happy	sad	pozik	triste
big	small	handi	txiki
young	old	gazte	zahar
fast	slow	azkar	motel
light	dark	argi	ilun
hard	soft	gogor	bigun
full	empty	bete	hutsik
open	closed	ireki	itxi
short	long	motz	luze
wet	dry	busti	lehor
tall	short	altu	baxu
strong	weak	indartsu	ahul
fat	thin	lodi	mehe
sweet	sour	gozo	garratz
loud	quiet	ozen	lasai
near	far	hurbil	urrun
beautiful	ugly	eder	itsus
high	low	altu	baxu
new	old	berri	zahar
good	bad	on	txar
rich	poor	aberats	txiro
clean	dirty	garbi	zikin