Basque Word of the Day
lagun
la-GUN • noun — 19th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: friend, companion
Examples
- Nire lagun onena Ane da.
(My best friend is Ane.) - Atzo lagunekin hondartzara joan ginen.
(Yesterday we went to the beach with friends.) - Zailtasunetan benetako lagunak agertzen dira.
(True friends appear in difficult times.)
Synonyms
- adiskide
- kide
Lagun is the common, neutral word for 'friend' in Basque. It can refer to casual friends, close friends, or companions depending on context. Combine with adjectives (e.g., 'lagun onena' = 'best friend') or with postpositions (e.g., 'lagunekin' = 'with friends').
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