Category Archives: Basque Proverb of the Week

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #42

Bat eman eta bi hartu, gure etxean ez berriz sartu. Giving one and taking two, don’t come back to our house.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #41

Balizko errotak, irinik ez. An imaginary mill produces no flour.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #40

Balantza duen aldera erortzen da arbola. The tree falls towards the side it’s leaning.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #39

Bakoitzari berea, eta beti adiskide. To each their own, and always be friends.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #38

Azken gaizto egingo duzu, txoria, gazterik egiten ez baduzu habia. You will have a sad end, bird, if you don’t make your nest while you’re still young.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #37

Azeria solas ematen zaukanean ari, gogo emak heure oiloari. When the fox is engaging you in conversation, keep an eye on your chicken.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #36

Azeri zaharrak ile zaharra uzten du, aztura zaharrik ez. The old fox sheds its old hair, but not its old habits.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #35

Aurrera begiratzen ez duena, atzean dago. Those who don’t look forward, stay behind.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #34

Aukera maukera, azkenik trankera. After being so picky, only to end up with something ordinary.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #33

Astoari ezin mendeka, mendeka albardari. Unable to take it out on the donkey, take it out on the saddle.