How to say “My name is…” in Basque
The most common way to say “my name is…” in Basque. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Nire izena … da
In a sentence
English
Hello, my name is…
Basque
Kaixo, Nire izena … da
Frequently asked
How do you say "My name is…" in Basque?
"My name is…" in Basque is "Nire izena … da". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Nire izena … da" written in Basque?
"Nire izena … da" is the standard written form in Basque, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Nire izena … da" in Basque?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Nire izena … da" 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 "Nire izena … da" mean in English?
"Nire izena … da" is the Basque way of saying "My name is…" 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 "My name is…" in Basque?
Many languages — including Basque — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Nire izena … da" 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 "Nire izena … da" or any other Basque text.