basa
bása with stress marks
reading
Also means
Basa mean wet or soaked when the stress is shifted to the last syllable as basá.
Usage Note
Basa is the core word for reading; use magbasa for the general act and basahin when focusing on a specific book or text. It is a vital word in daily life and education, reflecting the high value placed on literacy and learning in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Mabilis ang basa niya. "
Natural Translation
His reading is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the reading his.
" Mali ang basa niya sa mapa. "
Natural Translation
His/Her reading of the map was wrong.
Literal Translation
Wrong the read his/her in-the map.
" Mula pagkabata, naging bahagi na ng aming gawi ang basa ng libro bago matulog tuwing gabi. "
Natural Translation
Since childhood, reading a book before sleeping each night has become part of our routine.
Literal Translation
From childhood, became part already of our habit the reading of book before sleep every night.
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