itzal

Basque
Testu baten itzala (the shadow of a text).

Etymology

From Proto-Basque *itzaL, further derivation unknown. Related to the verb itzali (“extinguish”).

Pronunciation
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  • IPA(key): /it͡s̻al/ [i.t͡s̻al]
  • Rhymes: -its̻al
  • Hyphenation: i‧tzal

Noun

itzal inan

  1. shadow
  2. respect
    Synonyms: begiruste, betuste, errespetu, lotsa

Declension

Lua error: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

Further reading
  • "itzal" in Euskaltzaindiaren Hiztegia [Dictionary of the Basque Academy], euskaltzaindia.eus
  • “itzal” in Orotariko Euskal Hiztegia [General Basque Dictionary], euskaltzaindia.eus
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