Basque Word of the Day
kaixo
KAI-sho • interjection — 25th of May, 2026
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Meaning: hello; a greeting used when meeting someone
Examples
- Kaixo!
(Hello!) - Kaixo, nola zaude?
(Hello, how are you?) - Eskolan sartzean denok elkarri kaixo esaten diogu.
(When we enter school, we all say hello to each other.)
Synonyms
- aupa
- egun on
Kaixo is the common Basque greeting and is neutral enough for both informal and formal situations. Use it any time of day. Note that 'aupa' is more informal and regional, while 'egun on' literally means 'good day' and is used like 'good morning.' Pronounce the x like English 'sh' (KAI-sho).
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