beltz
See also: Beltz
Basque edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From a contraction of Proto-Basque *beletz, from *bel-.
Pronunciation edit
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Adjective edit
beltz (comparative beltzago, superlative beltzen, excessive beltzegi)
- black (absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless)
- black (of or relating to any of various ethnic groups having dark pigmentation of the skin)
- dark
- sad
- evil, wicked
Declension edit
Declension of beltz (adjective, ending in consonant)
Noun edit
beltz inan or anim
- (inanimate) black (the color perceived in the absence of light)
- (animate) a black person
- (animate, archaic, derogatory) a liberal
- (inanimate, music) crotchet, quarter note
- (inanimate) red wine
- Synonym: ardo beltz
Declension edit
Declension of beltz (animate and inanimate, ending in consonant)
See also edit
zuri | gris | beltz |
gorri | laranja; marroi | hori |
berde | ||
oztin | urdin | |
ubel | more | arrosa |