Basque Word of the Day
azkar
az-KAR • adjective / adverb — 20th of May, 2026
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Meaning: fast; quick; quickly
Examples
- Haurrak azkar korrika egiten du.
(The child runs quickly.) - Proiektua azkar amaitu genuen.
(We finished the project quickly.) - Telefonoa azkar kargatzen da.
(The phone charges quickly.)
Synonyms
- bizkor
- presaka
Azkar is used both as an adjective (to describe a noun) and as an adverb (to modify a verb). In everyday speech it commonly expresses speed or quickness. When used attributively in a definite phrase, Basque often adds the definite article ending (e.g., 'azkarra' in context).
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