Basque Word of the Day
galdetu
/gal-DE-tu/ • verb — 4th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to ask (a question); to inquire
Examples
- Irakasleari galdera bat galdetu nion.
(I asked the teacher a question.) - Zergatik galdetu zenuen hori?
(Why did you ask that?) - Mesedez, ez galdetu hori berriro.
(Please, don't ask that again.)
Synonyms
- eskatu
- galdera egin
Use 'galdetu' when posing questions or seeking information (who/what/when/where/why/how). For requesting a favor or asking someone to do something, speakers often use 'eskatu' instead. Typical patterns: 'nori/norari galdetu' (ask someone) and 'zer/nola galdetu' (ask what/how).
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | atzera | back; backwards; in return |
| 2026-07-17 | mesedez | please (used to politely request something) |
| 2026-07-16 | non | where (asks about location) |
| 2026-07-15 | jan | to eat |
| 2026-07-14 | gaua | night; the period of darkness between sunset and s... |
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