Category Archives: Basque Proverb of the Week

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 #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 #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.