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The Basque language

There are four recognized languages in Spain. They are Spanish, Catalonian, Galician and Basque. The Basque language is the only one without Romanesque roots. It is spoken in the Spanish-French border area. Around 800,000 people speak Basque. Basque is considered the oldest language in Europe. But the origin of this language is still unknown. Therefore, Basque remains a riddle for linguists today. Basque is also the only isolated language in Europe. That is to say, it isn't genetically related to any other language. Its geographical situation could be the reason for this. The Basque people have always lived in isolation due to the mountains and coasts. In this way, the language survived even after the invasion of the Indo-Europeans. The term Basques goes back to the Latin vascones . The Basques call themselves Euskaldunak , or speakers of Basque. That shows how much they identify with their language Euskara . Euskara has been passed down primarily orally for centuries. Therefore, there are only a few written sources. The language is still not completely standardized. Most Basques are bi- or multi-lingual. But they also maintain the Basque language. Because the Basque region is an autonomous region. That facilitates language policy processes and cultural programs. Children can choose between a Basque or a Spanish education. There are also various typically Basque types of sports. So the culture and language of the Basques appears to have a future. Incidentally, the whole world knows one Basque word. It is the last name of "El Che" – … yes, that's right, Guevara !

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Where is the tourist information office?	W_a_ i_ d_e t_e_i_m_k_n_o_r_ Waar is die toerismekantoor? W___ i_ d__ t_______________ Waar is die toerismekantoor? ____ __ ___ ________________ Waar is die toerismekantoor?
Do you have a city map for me?	H_t u ’_ s_a_s_a_r_ v_r m_? Het u ’n stadskaart vir my? H__ u ’_ s_________ v__ m__ Het u ’n stadskaart vir my? ___ _ __ __________ ___ ___ Het u ’n stadskaart vir my?
Can one reserve a room here?	K_n m_n_ h_e_ ’_ k_m_r b_s_r_e_? Kan mens hier ’n kamer bespreek? K__ m___ h___ ’_ k____ b________ Kan mens hier ’n kamer bespreek? ___ ____ ____ __ _____ _________ Kan mens hier ’n kamer bespreek?

Where is the old city?	W_a_ i_ d_e o_ s_a_? Waar is die ou stad? W___ i_ d__ o_ s____ Waar is die ou stad? ____ __ ___ __ _____ Waar is die ou stad?
Where is the cathedral?	W_a_ i_ d_e k_t_d_a_l_ Waar is die katedraal? W___ i_ d__ k_________ Waar is die katedraal? ____ __ ___ __________ Waar is die katedraal?
Where is the museum?	W_a_ i_ d_e m_s_u_? Waar is die museum? W___ i_ d__ m______ Waar is die museum? ____ __ ___ _______ Waar is die museum?

Where can one buy stamps?	W_a_ k_n m_n_ s_ë_s k_o_? Waar kan mens seëls koop? W___ k__ m___ s____ k____ Waar kan mens seëls koop? ____ ___ ____ _____ _____ Waar kan mens seëls koop?
Where can one buy flowers?	W_a_ k_n m_n_ b_o_m_ k_o_? Waar kan mens blomme koop? W___ k__ m___ b_____ k____ Waar kan mens blomme koop? ____ ___ ____ ______ _____ Waar kan mens blomme koop?
Where can one buy tickets?	W_a_ k_n m_n_ k_a_t_i_s k_o_? Waar kan mens kaartjies koop? W___ k__ m___ k________ k____ Waar kan mens kaartjies koop? ____ ___ ____ _________ _____ Waar kan mens kaartjies koop?

Where is the harbour / harbor (am.)?	W_a_ i_ d_e h_w_? Waar is die hawe? W___ i_ d__ h____ Waar is die hawe? ____ __ ___ _____ Waar is die hawe?
Where is the market?	W_a_ i_ d_e m_r_? Waar is die mark? W___ i_ d__ m____ Waar is die mark? ____ __ ___ _____ Waar is die mark?
Where is the castle?	W_a_ i_ d_e k_s_e_l_ Waar is die kasteel? W___ i_ d__ k_______ Waar is die kasteel? ____ __ ___ ________ Waar is die kasteel?

When does the tour begin?	W_n_e_r b_g_n d_e t_e_? Wanneer begin die toer? W______ b____ d__ t____ Wanneer begin die toer? _______ _____ ___ _____ Wanneer begin die toer?
When does the tour end?	W_n_e_r e_n_i_ d_e t_e_? Wanneer eindig die toer? W______ e_____ d__ t____ Wanneer eindig die toer? _______ ______ ___ _____ Wanneer eindig die toer?
How long is the tour?	H_e l_n_ i_ d_e t_e_? Hoe lank is die toer? H__ l___ i_ d__ t____ Hoe lank is die toer? ___ ____ __ ___ _____ Hoe lank is die toer?

I would like a guide who speaks German.	E_ w_l g_a_g ’_ g_d_ h_ w_t D_i_s k_n p_a_t_ Ek wil graag ’n gids hê wat Duits kan praat. E_ w__ g____ ’_ g___ h_ w__ D____ k__ p_____ Ek wil graag ’n gids hê wat Duits kan praat. __ ___ _____ __ ____ __ ___ _____ ___ ______ Ek wil graag ’n gids hê wat Duits kan praat.
I would like a guide who speaks Italian.	E_ w_l g_a_g ’_ g_d_ h_ w_t I_a_i_a_s k_n p_a_t_ Ek wil graag ’n gids hê wat Italiaans kan praat. E_ w__ g____ ’_ g___ h_ w__ I________ k__ p_____ Ek wil graag ’n gids hê wat Italiaans kan praat. __ ___ _____ __ ____ __ ___ _________ ___ ______ Ek wil graag ’n gids hê wat Italiaans kan praat.
I would like a guide who speaks French.	E_ w_l g_a_g ’_ g_d_ h_ w_t F_a_s k_n p_a_t_ Ek wil graag ’n gids hê wat Frans kan praat. E_ w__ g____ ’_ g___ h_ w__ F____ k__ p_____ Ek wil graag ’n gids hê wat Frans kan praat. __ ___ _____ __ ____ __ ___ _____ ___ ______ Ek wil graag ’n gids hê wat Frans kan praat.

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