Feelings

1. Pozik nago

   I'm glad

   Usage

   "Poz" is joy; literally "I am in a state of joy". For gladness about something just now

2. Zoriontsu naiz

   I'm happy

   Usage

   From "zorion" (happiness), for a lasting state. "Zorionak!" is "congratulations"

3. Hunkituta nago

   I'm moved

   Usage

   For being moved by a view, a performance or hospitality — a strong compliment

4. Harro nago

   I'm proud

   Usage

   "To be proud of" is "-z harro nago"

5. Lasaituta nago

   I'm relieved

   Usage

   From "lasaitu" (to calm down) — for the moment a worry lifts

6. Gustatzen zait

   I like it

   Usage

   Literally "it pleases me"; for plural things, "Gustatzen zaizkit"

7. Maite zaitut

   I love you

   Usage

   For partners and family alike. The "zaitut" ending already carries "you"

8. Faltan botatzen zaitut

   I miss you

   Usage

   For messages to people you are close to. Note the "tz"

9. Triste nago

   I'm sad

   Usage

   For genuine sadness. For a cancelled plan, use "Zer pena!"

10. Zer pena!

    What a shame!

    Usage

    The standard line for a cancelled plan or a sold-out item. Safe with anyone

11. Bakarrik sentitzen naiz

    I feel lonely

    Usage

    "Bakarrik" means alone, so it can also describe simply being by yourself

12. Haserre nago

    I'm angry

    Usage

    States the fact without shouting — usually the most effective register for a complaint

13. Beldur naiz

    I'm scared

    Usage

    "Beldur" is fear. In real danger, lead with "Lagundu!" (help)

14. Harrituta nago

    I'm surprised

    Usage

    Works for pleasant and unpleasant surprises alike

15. Kezkatuta nago

    I'm worried

    Usage

    "Kezka" is worry. To reassure someone, say "Ez kezkatu" (don't worry)

16. Urduri nago

    I'm nervous

    Usage

    Before an interview, a talk or a first meeting. The calm state is "Lasai nago"

17. Estresatuta nago

    I'm stressed

    Usage

    Built on a loanword. Useful at a massage shop to explain what you need

18. Lotsatuta nago

    I'm embarrassed

    Usage

    "Lotsa" covers both shyness and shame. Note the "ts"

19. Aspertuta nago

    I'm bored

    Usage

    Fine about yourself, but rude if said about someone's tour or exhibition

20. Nekatuta nago

    I'm tired

    Usage

    From "nekatu" (to tire). After a long day on your feet

21. Logura naiz

    I'm sleepy

    Usage

    From "lo" (sleep) + "gura" (want). "Logura daukat" is also heard

22. Ondo nago

    I'm fine

    Usage

    The standard reply to "Zer moduz?"

23. Gaizki nago

    I don't feel well

    Usage

    The basic way to say you are unwell; use the body cards to show where

24. Lasai nago

    I'm calm

    Usage

    Say "Lasai!" to tell someone to relax or that it's all right — a very common word here

25. Eskertuta nago

    I'm grateful

    Usage

    Where "eskerrik asko" thanks someone, this states that you feel grateful

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