Basque Word of the Day
ate
A-te • noun — 24th of May, 2026
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Meaning: door (the opening that allows entrance or exit)
Examples
- Mesedez, atea itxi.
(Please close the door.) - Atea zabalik dago.
(The door is open.) - Nork atea ireki du?
(Who opened the door?)
Synonyms
- sarrera
- ateburua
Ate refers to a physical door or doorway. In everyday Basque you will often see the definite article attached: atea (the door), ateak (the doors). It can also be used metaphorically (e.g. "ateak irekiko dizkizut" — "I'll open doors for you" meaning create opportunities).
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