basque_skill

Overview

This skill rewrites Basque to sound human, casual, and natural. It avoids overly formal batua and injects common fillers, particles, dialect flavor, and natural code-switching where appropriate. Use it to make Basque text read like a native speaker wrote it, not a textbook or a robot.

How this skill works

The skill analyzes register, word choice, and sentence rhythm, then replaces stiff or overly standard constructions with warmer, colloquial alternatives. It adds natural particles (ba, ala, bada), fillers, expressive intensifiers, and optional mild dialect touches while keeping meaning intact. It preserves formality cues and regional markers like hika vs zu based on context or explicit instruction.

When to use it

• Localizing UI text, chatbots, or voice lines to sound native
• Editing translations to avoid overly formal batua tone
• Preparing social media posts, comments, or casual newsletters in Basque
• Making conversational dialogue for games or fiction feel authentic
• Teaching learners realistic colloquial Basque examples

Best practices

• Default to casual batua unless user requests formal register
• Use zu for general audience; switch to hika only when context supports intimacy
• Allow subtle dialect hints rather than full dialect shifts to keep broad comprehensibility
• Include particles and fillers sparingly to enhance rhythm without clutter
• Respect meaning and clarity—prioritize naturalness but not misinformation

Example use cases

• Transform a literal translation into warm, conversational Basque for a product announcement
• Convert formal customer service responses into relaxed, friendly replies for social media
• Edit character dialogue to include appropriate hika, fillers, and expressive words
• Add natural code-switching touches for bilingual communities without breaking comprehension
• Proofread translated subtitles to match spoken Basque cadence and reactions