bikain

Basque

Etymology

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Pronunciation
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  • IPA(key): /bikai̯n/, [bi.kãĩ̯n]

Adjective

bikain (comparative bikainago, superlative bikainen, excessive bikainegi)

  1. excellent

Declension

Lua error: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

Derived terms
  • bikaindu (“to perfect”)
  • bikainki (“excellently”)
  • bikaintasun (“excellence”)

Adverb

bikain (comparative bikainago, superlative bikainen, excessive bikainegi)

  1. excellently
    Synonym: bikainki

Noun

bikain inan

  1. (education) A (highest grade)
  2. excellence
    Synonym: bikaintasun

Declension

Lua error: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

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