Category Archives: Basque Proverb of the Week

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.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #3

Aberats izatea baino, izen ona hobe. It’s better to have a good reputation than to be rich.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #2

Abadearen lapikoa, txikia baina gozoa The priest’s pot is small but his supper is tasty.

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #1

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.