beltz

See also: Beltz

Basque

Alternative forms

Etymology

From a contraction of Proto-Basque *beletz, from *bel-.

Pronunciation
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  • IPA(key): /belt͡s̻/, [be̞lt͡s̻]

Adjective

beltz (comparative beltzago, superlative beltzen, excessive beltzegi)

  1. black (absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless)
  2. black (of or relating to any of various ethnic groups having dark pigmentation of the skin)
  3. dark
  4. sad
  5. evil, wicked

Declension

Lua error: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

Noun

beltz inan or anim

  1. (inanimate) black (the color perceived in the absence of light)
  2. (animate) a black person
  3. (animate, archaic, derogatory) a liberal
  4. (inanimate, music) crotchet, quarter note
  5. (inanimate) red wine
    Synonym: ardo beltz

Declension

Lua error: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

See also
Colors in Basque · koloreak (layout · text)
     zuri      gris      Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)
             gorri              laranja; marroi              hori
                          berde             
                          oztin              urdin
             ubel              more              arrosa

Further reading
  • "beltz" in Euskaltzaindiaren Hiztegia [Dictionary of the Basque Academy], euskaltzaindia.eus
  • “beltz” in Orotariko Euskal Hiztegia [General Basque Dictionary], euskaltzaindia.eus
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