Language/Basque/Vocabulary/Education
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In this lesson, we will cover the vocabulary related to education. Education is an important part of Basque culture, and the Basque language has a rich vocabulary to describe it. Learning these words will help you better understand the education system and have more meaningful and engaging conversations with Basque speakers. So, let's get started!
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Family & Geography.
Education System[edit | edit source]
The education system in Basque Country is bilingual, with classes taught in both Basque and Spanish. The Basque language has a long history of being suppressed and even banned during the Franco era, but since then, the Basque people have fought to revive and preserve their language. Nowadays, Basque is widely spoken and taught in schools.
Here are some words to help you understand the Basque education system:
| Basque | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Eskola | /ˈes.ko.la/ | School |
| Unibertsitatea | /u.ni.ber.tsi.ta.'te.a/ | University |
| Irakaslea | /i.ra.ka.sle.a/ | Teacher (Male) |
| Irakaslearen kontratua | /i.ra.ka.sle.a.'ren k̪on.t̪ra.t̪u.a/ | Teacher's contract |
| Gaztelera | /ɡas.te.'le.ɾa/ | Spanish (language) |
| Euskara | /eu̯s.'ka.ɾa/ | Basque (language) |
Here's a typical conversation at a Basque school:
- Person 1: Irakasleak ere euskara hitz egiten du? (Do teachers also speak Basque?)
- Person 2: Bai, irakasleak euskaraz eta gazteleraz irakasten dute. (Yes, teachers teach in Basque and Spanish.)
School Subjects[edit | edit source]
Here are some school subjects, along with their corresponding vocabulary:
| Basque | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Matematika | /ma.te.ma.'ti.ka/ | Mathematics |
| Fisika | /fi.'si.ka/ | Physics |
| Kimika | /ki.'mi.ka/ | Chemistry |
| Lengua Castellana | /'leŋ.ɡwa kas.te.'ʎa.na/ | Spanish Language and Literature |
| Euskara eta Literatura | /eu̯s.'ka.ɾa e.ta li.te.ru.'tu.ɾa/ | Basque Language and Literature |
| Historia | /is.to.'ɾi.a/ | History |
Here's an example dialogue using these words:
- Person 1: Zer da zuk gustuko duzun gaia? (What is your favorite subject?)
- Person 2: Nire gustokoenak euskara eta literatura eta historia dira. (My favorite subjects are Basque language and literature and history.)
Academic Degrees[edit | edit source]
Achieving a degree is a significant accomplishment in any culture. Here are some common academic degrees in the Basque language:
| Basque | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Lizenziatura | /li.'sen.t̪si̯a.t̪u.ɾa/ | Bachelor's degree |
| Gradua | /ɡɾa.'du.a/ | Undergraduate degree |
| Masterra | /mas.'ter.ra/ | Master's degree |
| Doktorea | /do̞k̟.'to̞.ɾe.a/ | Doctorate degree |
Here's an example dialogue using academic degrees:
- Person 1: Zer titulu akademiko duzu? (What academic degree do you have?)
- Person 2: Nire lizentziatura matematiketan lortu nuen. (I achieved my Bachelor's degree in Mathematics.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
We hope that this lesson has been informative and useful for your learning journey. Remember that your best resource for learning Basque is Polyglot Club, where you can find native speakers and ask them any questions. Keep practicing and improving your Basque Vocabulary. Education is one of the key aspects of Basque culture, understanding its vocabulary will give you deeper insights into the culture. By doing so, you are making an important contribution to preserving and promoting the richness of Basque heritage.
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Sources[edit | edit source]
Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Adverbs in Basque & Problems in Basque.