Basque Word of the Day
atzera
/a-TZE-ra/ • adverb — 18th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: back; backwards; in return
Examples
- Mesedez, pauso bat atzera egin.
(Please take one step back.) - Kotxea atzera doa.
(The car is going backwards.) - Atzera begiratu eta irribarre egin zuen.
(He/She looked back and smiled.)
Synonyms
- atzerantz
- gibelera
- berriz
Antonyms
- aurrera
Atzera is a very common adverb used for physical movement backward, looking back, or returning to a previous state. It can also mean "back" in expressions like "atzera egin" (to step back or retreat).
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