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Euskara is one of the oldest languages in Europe, and it doesn't sound like anything spoken around it. You'll hear a few of these words all weekend — here's what they mean.

A few words of Basque

Ongi etorri
Welcome
Zorionak
Congratulations
Bai
Yes
Muxu
A kiss
Euskal Herria
The Basque Country
Aita
Father
Ama
Mother
Aitaxi
Grandfather
Amatxi
Grandmother
Sorgina
The witch — La Rhune was said to be theirs
Milesker
Thank you, the way it's said here
Txulette
Aged, grilled rib steak — Josh's favorite
Lauburu
The Basque cross — four heads, turning
Eguzkilore
The sun flower — the thistle on Basque doors that guards the home
Lorea
The flower — the lore in eguzkilore