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ilargipean piztu

English translation: lit up in the moonlight


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Basque term or phrase:ilargipean piztu
English translation:lit up in the moonlight
Entered by: Fernando Larrazabal
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15:04 May 26, 2009
Basque to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature
Basque term or phrase: ilargipean piztu
From a song by Esne Beltza.

I can't make out the meaning of "ilargipean piztu" in

Eta gogoratzen al duzu biok
Ilargipean piztu eta sortutakoa?
Fernando Larrazabal
Japan
Local time: 09:10
lit up in the moonlight
Explanation:
Kaixo, Bizukeigo!
It could also feasibly be "illuminated in the moonlight", but "lit up in the moonlight" has the more romantic connotation that this poem requires. I hope that helps!
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Chris Hughes
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:10
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Eskerrik asko, Chris
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4lit up in the moonlight
Chris Hughes


  

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lit up in the moonlight


Explanation:
Kaixo, Bizukeigo!
It could also feasibly be "illuminated in the moonlight", but "lit up in the moonlight" has the more romantic connotation that this poem requires. I hope that helps!

Chris Hughes
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:10
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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Eskerrik asko, Chris
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Asker: Another friend suggested: Lo que se encendió / brotó y nació bajo la luna.

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