bihotz

Basque

Etymology

From Proto-Basque *bihoź, cognate with Aquitanian *bihox.

Pronunciation
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  • IPA(key): (Southern) /biot͡s̻/, [bi.o̞t͡s̻]
  • IPA(key): (Northern) /bihot͡s̻/, [bi.ɦo̞t͡s̻]

Noun

bihotz inan

  1. (anatomy) heart
  2. heart, spirit
  3. center, core
  4. courage
  5. (card games) heart
  6. (endearing) dear, darling

Declension

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

Derived terms
  • bihotz zimiko
  • bihotz-gogor
  • bihotzeko atakea
  • bihotzerre
  • bihotzez
  • bihozbera
  • bihozgabe
  • bihozgabetu
  • bihoztun

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