aiztur

Basque

Alternative forms

Etymology

A connection to haitz (stone) was formerly proposed but is now thought unlikely; see that entry for more.[1]

Noun

aiztur inan

  1. scissors
  2. pincers, pliers
  3. large shears

Declension

Declension of aiztur (inanimate, singular only, ending in -r)
indefinite singular plural
absolutive aiztur aizturra
ergative aizturrak
dative aizturrari
genitive aizturraren
comitative aizturrarekin
causative aizturrarengatik
benefactive aizturrarentzat
instrumental aizturrez aizturraz
inessive aizturrean
locative
allative
terminative
directive
destinative
ablative
partitive aizturrik
prolative aizturtzat

References

  1. aiztur” in Etymological Dictionary of Basque by R. L. Trask, sussex.ac.uk

Further reading

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