bait-

See also: bait

Basque

Alternative forms

  • bai- (see usage notes)

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bai̯t/, [bai̯t̪]

Conjunction

bait-

  1. because, since
    Gose gara, ez baitugu janaririk.
    We're hungry because we don't have any food.
  2. who, which

Usage notes

  • When attached to verbs beginning with d-, the initial d- is deleted.
    bait- + da (it is)baita (since it is).
  • When attached to verbs beginning with g-, the initial g- is devoiced to -k-.
    bait- + gara (we are)baikara (since we are).
  • When attached to verbs beginning with z-, the initial z- is affricated to -tz-.
    bait- + zara (you are)baitzara (since you are).
  • In other cases, the alternative form bai- is used.
    bait- + naiz (I am)bainaiz (since I am).

Further reading

  • bait-” in Orotariko Euskal Hiztegia [General Basque Dictionary], euskaltzaindia.eus
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