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			==Sources==
			* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_grammar Basque grammar - Wikipedia]
			* [https://www.ehu.eus/documents/2430735/0/A-brief-grammar-of-euskara.pdf A Brief Grammar of Euskara, the Basque Language]

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			==Other Lessons==
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Descriptive-Adjectives\|Descriptive Adjectives]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Common-Prepositions\|Common Prepositions]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Pronouns\|Pronouns]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Noun-Gender-and-Number\|Noun Gender and Number]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Subject-Pronouns\|Subject Pronouns]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be\|How to Use Be]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Future-Tense\|Future Tense]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Past-Tense\|Past Tense]]
			* [[Language/Basque/Grammar/Imperative-Tense\|Imperative Tense]]

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<h1>Forming Questions in Basque</h1>

<p>In Basque grammar, questions are formed by placing the verb at the beginning of the sentence and adding an interrogative word, followed by the subject and the rest of the sentence.</p>

<h2>Interrogative Words</h2>

<p>Interrogative words, also known as question words, are used to ask information about a specific noun or situation. Here are some common interrogative words in Basque:</p>

<ul>
<li>Nola - How</li>
<li>Nork - Who</li>
<li>Zer - What</li>
<li>Noiz - When</li>
<li>Non - Where</li>
<li>Zergatik - Why</li>
<li>Nondik - From Where</li>
<li>Nora - To Where</li>
<li>Zer egiten ari zara? - What are you doing?</li>
<li>Nola zaude? - How are you?</li>
<li>Nork da zure laguna? - Who is your friend?</li>
</ul>

<p>Interrogative words can be used to create both general and specific questions. In addition to the above examples, they can also be used in a variety of contexts, such as location, time, quantity, manner, and reason.</p>

<h2>Word Order in Questions</h2>

<p>When forming a question in Basque, the word order is changed so that the verb is at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the interrogative word, the subject, and the rest of the sentence. Here’s an example:</p>

<table class="wikitable">
<tr>
<th>Statement</th>
<th>Question</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gu gizona ikusi dugu.</td>
<td>Ikusi duzu gizona?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>We saw the man.</td>
<td>Did you see the man?</td>
</tr>
</table>

<p>As you can see, in the question version of the sentence, the verb (duzu) comes first, followed by the interrogative word, the subject (gizona), and the rest of the sentence. This same pattern can be applied to other sentence types as well, such as negative and interrogative-negative sentences.</p>

<h2>Examples</h2>

<p>Here are some more examples of sentences in Basque and their question counterparts:</p>

<table class="wikitable">
<tr>
<th>Statement</th>
<th>Question</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Liburu hau gustatzen zait.</td>
<td>Gustatzen zaizu liburu hau?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>I like this book.</td>
<td>Do you like this book?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Haiek jaio dira Bilbon.</td>
<td>Nora jaio dira haiek?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>They were born in Bilbao.</td>
<td>Where were they born?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gaztetxea etxez kanpo dago.</td>
<td>Non dago gaztetxea?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The youth center is outside the house.</td>
<td>Where is the youth center?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ikasle asko atera dituzte ikastaro horretatik.</td>
<td>Zer asko atera dituzte ikastaro horretatik?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Many students have dropped out of that course.</td>
<td>What is the reason many students have dropped out of that course?</td>
</tr>
</table>

<h2>Practice</h2>

<p>Now that you have learned the basics of forming questions in Basque, it’s time to practice. Try creating questions using the sentences below:</p>

<ul>
<li>Nere semea umea dago.</li>
<li>Zikinak etxean daude.</li>
<li>Gaztelua altu da.</li>
<li>Eliza ederra da.</li>
<li>Telebista ikusten ari naiz.</li>
</ul>

<p>Once you have created your questions, try answering them yourself. This will help you practice both forming and answering questions in Basque, which is an essential skill for language learners.</p>

<h2>Conclusion</h2>

<p>Forming questions in Basque requires a bit of rearranging of sentence structure, but once you understand the basics, it becomes much easier. Interrogative words are a key part of asking questions, and they can be used to ask about a wide range of topics and situations.</p>

<p>By practicing forming and answering questions in Basque, you will become more comfortable with the language and be able to engage in conversations more easily.</p>

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