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			==Sources==
			* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_grammar Basque grammar - Wikipedia]
			* [http://mylanguages.org/basque_articles.php Basque Articles]

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In this lesson, we will learn how to use definite and indefinite articles with singular and plural nouns in Basque. Articles are an essential part of speech, and understanding how to use them correctly can help you form sentences that are grammatically correct and easily understandable by native Basque speakers.

== Definite Articles ==

In Basque, definite articles are used to refer to specific objects or people. Unlike indefinite articles, which refer to a non-specific object or person, definite articles refer to a specific object or person that has already been identified or is known to the speaker and listener.

There are two definite articles in Basque:

* "the" for singular masculine and feminine nouns, which is rendered as "gizona" in Basque.
* "the" for plural nouns, which is rendered as "beraiek" in Basque.

It is important to note that in Basque, the definite article is always placed before the noun, regardless of whether the noun is singular or plural.

Let's take a closer look at the usage of the definite articles with some examples:

{| class="wikitable"
! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| gizona || gi-tho-na || the man
|-
| gizona || gi-tho-na || the woman
|-
| beraiek || ber-ai-ek || the men (or women)
|}

As you can see in the examples above, the definite article "gizona" is used with both singular masculine and feminine nouns, whereas "beraiek" is used with plural nouns.

== Indefinite Articles ==

Indefinite articles in Basque are used to refer to non-specific objects or people. Unlike definite articles, which refer to a specific object or person, indefinite articles refer to an object or person in general or a non-specific one.

There is only one indefinite article in Basque, namely, "a" that is translated into "bat" in Basque. Similar to definite articles, indefinite articles are placed before nouns in Basque.

Let's look at some examples:

{| class="wikitable"
! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| bat gizona || bat gi-tho-na || a man
|-
| bat emakumea || bat e-ma-ku-me-a || a woman
|-
| bat etxea || bat e-tche-a || a house
|}

As we can see from the examples above, the indefinite article "bat" is used before the noun.

== Usage of Articles with Noun Gender ==

Basque nouns are divided into two categories based on gender, namely masculine and feminine. Using the appropriate article with the noun is dependent on the gender.

When the article "gizona" is used with a masculine noun, it becomes "gizona" while with a feminine noun, it becomes "emakumea".

Let's look at some examples of definite articles used with gender-specific nouns:

{| class="wikitable"
! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| gizona || gi-tho-na || the man
|-
| emakumea || e-ma-ku-me-a || the woman
|}

== Usage of Articles with Noun Number ==

In Basque, articles must also agree with the number of the noun, meaning that the article must match whether the noun is singular or plural.

When the article "beraiek" is used with a plural noun, it remains the same, "beraiek."

Let's look at some examples of definite articles used with singular and plural nouns:

{| class="wikitable"
! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| gizona || gi-tho-na || the man (singular)
|-
| emakumea || e-ma-ku-me-a || the woman (singular)
|-
| beraiek || ber-ai-ek || the men (or women) (plural)
|}

== Conclusion ==

In conclusion, definite and indefinite articles are critical components of Basque speech. They help identify whether a noun is referring to a specific or general object or person, as well as identifying the gender and number of the noun it precedes. Understanding the proper usage of articles is essential to forming grammatically correct and easily understandable sentences in Basque language.

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			==Other Lessons==
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Future-Tense\|Future Tense]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Adjectives\|Adjectives]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Imperative-Tense\|Imperative Tense]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Conjunctions\|Conjunctions]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course\|0 to A1 Course]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Interrogative-Words\|Interrogative Words]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Gender\|Gender]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Comparatives-and-Superlatives\|Comparatives and Superlatives]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Negation\|Negation]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Possessive-Case-in-Basque\|Possessive Case in Basque]]

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