Basque Word of the Day
lan
LAN • noun — 22nd of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: work; job; task
Examples
- Goizean goiz lanera noa.
(I go to work early in the morning.) - Lan asko dut gaur.
(I have a lot of work today.) - Zer lan egiten duzu?
(What work/job do you do?)
Synonyms
- lanbide
- eginkizun
Use 'lan' for general work, jobs, or tasks. Common collocations include 'lan egin' (to work) and 'lan asko' (a lot of work). With the definite article it becomes 'lana' (the work). 'Lanbide' refers more to a profession or occupation, while 'eginkizun' emphasizes a specific task or duty.
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