
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. .
Aditu nahi ez duenak, ez du esan behar. He who doesn’t want to hear unpleasant things shouldn’t say unpleasant things. .
Adiskidegabeko bizitza, auzogabeko heriotza. A life without friends, means death without company.
Adiskide onekin, orduak labur. Time flies when you are among friends.
Aberats izatea baino, izen ona hobe. It’s better to have a good reputation than to be rich.
Abadearen lapikoa, txikia baina gozoa The priest’s pot is small but his supper is tasty.
A, zer parea! Karakola eta barea! Oh, what a pair, a snail and a slug. These proverbs were collected by Jon Aske. For the full list, along with the origin and interpretation of each proverb, click this link.