izenak

Izenak is a Basque word meaning “the names” or, in some contexts, “names” in the plural definite sense. It is the plural form of izena, the Basque word for “the name” or “name,” and it reflects how Basque marks definiteness and number on nouns through suffixes.

In Basque orthography, izen is the root meaning “name,” izena represents the definite singular form “the name,” and izenak represents the definite plural “the names.” The suffix -ak is used to indicate both plurality and the definite article in many Basque noun forms, so izenak is typically used when referring to a specific set of names.

Izenak commonly appears in Basque texts such as lists, records, and headings, where a group of names is being referenced or enumerated. It may also occur in genealogical, archival, or catalog contexts where the names in question are understood as a definite collection within the discourse.

See also

- Basque language (Euskara)

- Basque grammar and orthography

- Izena (the name)

Note: Basque uses extensive agglutination and postposed suffixes to indicate case, number, and definiteness, so forms related to izena and izenak can vary with context and sentence structure.