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20 Basque phrases to get you started šŸ“

20 Basque phrases to get you started šŸ“

20 Basque phrases to get you startedĀ šŸ“ In Bihotz Paris,Ā we'veĀ put together a list of some Basque phrases. Hopefully, this will help you when you go visit the BasqueĀ Country. Ready... Set... GO! 1. Kaixo ā€”> HelloĀ  2. Egun on ā€”> Good morning 3. Arratsalde on ā€”> Good afternoon 4. Gabon ā€”> Good night 5. Agur ā€”> Goodbye 6. Zorte on! ā€”> Good luck 7. Egun ona izan ā€”> Have a nice day 8. Ez dut ulertzen ā€”> I donā€™t understand 9. Astiro hitz egin, mesedez ā€”> Please speak more slowly 10. Euskaraz badakizu? ā€”> Do you speak Basque? 11. Bai ā€”>...

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The 7 most famous Basque mythological figures by Bihotz Paris

The 7 most famous Basque mythological figures

The 7 most famous Basque mythological figures Every culture has its own myths and legends, and the Basque Country is no exception. From prehistoric times on, and then under the influence of the Romans and the Christians, Basque mythology evolved into richer forms, adding characters and tales to its reservoir. As in many other cultures, Basque mythology builds upon the four natural elements, "sua" (fire), "lurra" (earth), "airea" (air) and "ura" (water).Ā šŸ”„Ā šŸŒ±šŸŒ¬ļøšŸ’§ TodayĀ we're sharing with you the 7 most famous BasqueĀ mythological figures: 1. Amalur The goddess of the earth.Ā šŸŒ Ā From "ama" (mother) and "lur" (earth). 2. Basajaun Literally means ā€˜Lord...

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Basque Country dreaming šŸ„ā€ā™€ļø

Basque Country dreaming šŸ„ā€ā™€ļø

Basque Country dreamingĀ šŸ„ā€ā™€ļø Summer is coming and Bihotz is preparing a list of the best beaches in the Basque Country especially for you. Weā€™re happier at the beach!Ā šŸ–ļø Top beaches in BizkaiaĀ šŸŒž Muriola, Sopela, Plentzia,Ā Aizkorri,Ā Menakoz,Ā Gorliz, Algorta,Ā Atxabiribil,Ā Laga, Laida, Bakio, Mundaka,Ā Karraspio, Ogeia, Ondarreta,Ā Aritzatxu... Top beaches in GipuzkoaĀ šŸŒŠ Zarautz, Tximistarri, Itzurun, Orio,Ā Hondarribi, Kontxa, Zurriola, Deba, Saturraran... Top beaches in IparraldeĀ šŸš Hendaia,Ā Biarritz,Ā Sable dā€™or,Ā La madrague,Ā Bidart,Ā Ibarritze... The beginningĀ of summer calls for a white fresh Tee.Ā  Need some ideas for your Summer Wardrobe? Hondartz: The Must-Have T-shirt of the Summer In Basque we donā€™t say ā€œbeachā€, we say ā€œhondartzā€ which translates as ā€œlots of sandā€.Ā 

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Bihotz-bihotzez: Janire Rodrigez šŸ’•

Interview with Jani Rodrigez Tell us about yourself... Who are you, what do you do, where are you from? My name is Janire and I am a Basque philologist. Currently, I work as a teacher at the Trapagaran Institute in the Basque Country. Thatā€™s where I studied and grew up. Living in the Basque Country is a great luck. What's your favourite place? Indeed, anyoneĀ living in the Basque Country isĀ very lucky! I like many places; I love Iparralde, I'm in love with Nafarroa (The forest of Irati, Urederra, the desert of the Bardenas... among others). From Gipuzkoa, Hondarribia without doubt!...

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