How to say “How are you?” in Basque
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Basque. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Nola zaude?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Basque
Kaixo, Nola zaude?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Basque?
"How are you?" in Basque is "Nola zaude?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Nola zaude?" written in Basque?
"Nola zaude?" is the standard written form in Basque, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Nola zaude?" in Basque?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Nola zaude?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Nola zaude?" mean in English?
"Nola zaude?" is the Basque way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Basque?
Many languages — including Basque — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Nola zaude?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Basque spoken?
Basque is spoken by an estimated 750,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Basque dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Basque dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Nola zaude?" or any other Basque text.