Category Archives: Basque Proverb of the Week

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #13

Alferrak, beti lanez beterik. Lazy people are always busy.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #12

Alferkeria, askoren ondamendia. Laziness leads many people astray.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #11

Alfer egon eta alfer-lana egin, biak berdin. Doing nothing and doing useless work are the same thing.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #10

Aldi luzeak, guztia ahaztu. With the passing of time, all things are forgotten.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #9

Aita biltzaileari, seme hondatzaile. A thrifty father begets a squandering son.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #8

Agindua zorra, esan ohi da. A promise is a debt, it’s always been said. .

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #7

Aditzaile onari, hitz gutxi. A good listener needs few words. .

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #6

Aditu nahi ez duenak, ez du esan behar. He who doesn’t want to hear unpleasant things shouldn’t say unpleasant things. .

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #5

Adiskidegabeko bizitza, auzogabeko heriotza. A life without friends, means death without company.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #4

Adiskide onekin, orduak labur. Time flies when you are among friends.