hitzaldiaren

Hitzaldiaren is a Basque genitive form derived from hitzaldi, meaning speech or address. The suffix -aren marks possession or association, producing a phrase that translates as “of the speech” or “the speech’s.” It functions as a determiner within noun phrases rather than as an independent word.

Usage and examples: The form modifies a following noun to specify parts or attributes related to the speech. Examples include hitzaldiaren edukia (the content of the speech), hitzaldiaren amaiera (the end of the speech), and hitzaldiaren aurkezpena (the presentation of the speech). In each case, the translation shows the relationship between the speech and the head noun.

Notes: Basque possessive marking is extensive and can express various relations, such as authorship or source. The -aren suffix attaches to the possessor noun to form the genitive, and the resulting phrase precedes the head noun it modifies (for example, hitzaldiaren edukia). Hitzaldiaren is therefore a common building block in noun phrases that refer to parts or aspects of a speech or address. See also hitzaldi (speech) for related terminology.