Basque Word of the Day
giltza
/GIL-tsa/ • noun — 13th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: key; a small metal object used to open or lock something, or a very important element that helps solve a problem
Examples
- Giltza galdu dut.
(I lost the key.) - Etxeko giltza mahaian dago.
(The house key is on the table.) - Arrakastaren giltza pazientzia da.
(The key to success is patience.)
Synonyms
- llabia
- pasakle
Giltza is very common in everyday Basque when talking about keys for doors, cars, or lockers. It is also used figuratively to mean a key or solution to something important.
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