Basque Word of the Day
ura
/U-ra/ • noun — 12th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: water
Examples
- Ura edan nahi dut.
(I want to drink water.) - Eskuak garbi mantentzeko, ura erabili.
(Use water to keep your hands clean.) - Landareek ura behar dute.
(Plants need water.)
Synonyms
- ur
- edari
Ura is the everyday Basque word for water. It's used for drinking water, tap water, natural water, etc. In compounds or casual speech the stem ur- appears (e.g., ur-bero 'warm water'). You will hear it often in kitchens, shops, weather reports (rain relates to water), and basic requests (e.g., asking for a glass of water).
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