Grammar

• The complete grammar of Western Basque: gramatika.labayru.eus
• More information: bizkaiera.eus

Labayru Gramatika is the most extensive and in-depth project developed by Labayru Fundazioa in the field of Basque grammar. Its aim is to study and standardize Western Basque, also known as bizkaiera, building upon the foundations of Bizkai Euskeraren Jarraibide Liburua: Lehenengo pausuak (2001) and Bizkai Euskeraren Jarraibide Liburua: Bigarren pausuak (2005). Over the years, Labayru has worked continuously to revise and expand the contents of its grammar.

Beyond being a mere compilation of rules, this project also provides practical models and useful resources for text production in Western Basque. As such, it is tailored for writers, teachers, journalists, translators, as well as any other Basque speaker. Ultimately, it aims to empower speakers with the tools needed to produce a contemporary Basque that is expressive, grammatically accurate, and faithful to its linguistic heritage.

This grammar has a normative character: it analyzes Western Basque and consolidates its structures, taking into account both significant written sources and the spoken usage of native speakers. In addition to codifying a standard form of bizkaiera, it also seeks to strengthen ties with Standard Basque or batua, with the goal of enriching the language with the tradition of the Western variety.

Each structure is presented with detailed explanations and examples, placing ungrammatical and grammatical usages side by side to help readers make appropriate linguistic choices. Furthermore, connections between parallel or synonymous constructions have been strengthened. The online version also offers brief recommendations and complementary links.

Finally, the website provides access to other Labayru Fundazioa projects, including Bizkaieraren Ataria, which compiles language notes, oral testimonies, and further resources.