Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #45
Begiak noraino, nahia haraino. As far as the eyes can see, that’s how far one’s desires go.
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Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #44
Begi bat aski du saldunak, ehun ez ditu sobera erostunak. The seller needs but one eye, whereas for the buyer a hundred eyes are nevertoo many.
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Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #43
Bat izatea hobe, bi itxo egitea baino. It’s better to have one than be waiting for two.
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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.
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Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #41
Balizko errotak, irinik ez. An imaginary mill produces no flour.
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Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #40
Balantza duen aldera erortzen da arbola. The tree falls towards the side it’s leaning.
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Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #39
Bakoitzari berea, eta beti adiskide. To each their own, and always be friends.
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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.
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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.
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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.
