Basque Word of the Day
orain
/o-RAIN/ • adverb — 8th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: now; at the present moment
Examples
- Orain hasi da bilera.
(The meeting has started now.) - Orain ezin dut hitz egin, trafikoan nago.
(I can't talk right now; I'm in traffic.) - Etorriko zara orain ala geroago?
(Will you come now or later?)
Synonyms
- une honetan
- orainaldian
Orain is the common word for 'now' in Basque and is used to refer to the present moment. It can replace phrases like 'at this moment' (une honetan). Be careful not to confuse it with 'gaur' (today) or 'orain arte' (until now), which have different time scopes.
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Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | eguna | day |
| 2026-04-06 | janaria | food |
| 2026-04-05 | mila | thousand |
| 2026-04-04 | momentu | moment |
| 2026-04-03 | ondo | well or properly |
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