Mar 17, 2013 12:21
11 yrs ago
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Basque term
Aupa zuele!
Basque to English
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Can anyone advise of the meaning of this phrase? I can find "aupa" in various online dictionaries but cannot find zuele anywhere.
It appears in a handwritten letter which is mostly in Spanish with occasional Basque phrases. It is written by a non-native speaker (not Spanish or Basque).
I cannot provide further context due to the confidential nature of the letter.
Any help appreciated.
It appears in a handwritten letter which is mostly in Spanish with occasional Basque phrases. It is written by a non-native speaker (not Spanish or Basque).
I cannot provide further context due to the confidential nature of the letter.
Any help appreciated.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | Hi there, you! |
Chris Hughes
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Hi there, you!
Hello Bonilda,
As this has come from a handwritten letter, is it possible that it could actually read "Aupa zuek!"? That would simply mean 'hi there, you!', probably addressed to more than one person. 'Zuek' is the Basque 2nd person subject pronoun, either translating a formal 'you' or 'you' plural.
I'm not aware of a word 'zuele' in Basque, so I'm guessing that it is 'zuek'.
I hope that helps!
Best,
Chris.
As this has come from a handwritten letter, is it possible that it could actually read "Aupa zuek!"? That would simply mean 'hi there, you!', probably addressed to more than one person. 'Zuek' is the Basque 2nd person subject pronoun, either translating a formal 'you' or 'you' plural.
I'm not aware of a word 'zuele' in Basque, so I'm guessing that it is 'zuek'.
I hope that helps!
Best,
Chris.
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