zubizain

Basque

Etymology

From zubi (bridge) + zain (guard).

Pronunciation

 
  • IPA(key): (most dialects) /s̻ubis̻ai̯n/ [s̻u.β̞i.s̻ãĩ̯n]
  • IPA(key): (Biscayan) /s̺ubis̺ai̯n/ [s̺u.β̞i.s̺ãĩ̯n]

 
  • (most dialects) Rhymes: -is̻ai̯n
  • (Biscayan) Rhymes: -is̺ai̯n

  • Hyphenation: zu‧bi‧zain

Noun

zubizain anim

  1. bridgekeeper

Declension

Further reading

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