Basque Word of the Day — 1st of Mar, 2026
itzal
/it-ZAL/ • noun
shadow
itzal
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Examples
Itzal handi bat dago zuhaitzaren atzean.
There is a big shadow behind the tree.
Itzala lurrean islatzen da.
The shadow is reflected on the ground.
Nire itzalarekin jolasten naiz.
I play with my shadow.
Synonyms
itzala
itzal-gune
Usage
Commonly used in various contexts, both literal and metaphorical, to describe the absence of light creating a dark shape.