bat-batean

Basque

Alternative forms

• bapatean (proscribed)

Etymology

From bat +‎ batean.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bapatean/ [ba.pa.t̪e.ãn]
• Rhymes: -ean
• Hyphenation: bat-ba‧te‧an

Adverb

bat-batean (not comparable)

1. suddenly

Further reading

• “bat-batean”, in Euskaltzaindiaren Hiztegia [Dictionary of the Basque Academy], Euskaltzaindia
• “bat-batean”, in Orotariko Euskal Hiztegia [General Basque Dictionary], Euskaltzaindia, 1987–2005