From root: basa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binasa
bi-NA-sa
read (past)
Present (Incomplete)
binabasa
bi-na-BA-sa
reading
Future (Contemplated)
babasahin
ba-ba-sa-HIN
will read
Usage Note
Basahin is used when the focus of the sentence is the specific material being read, such as a book, message, or sign. It is the object-focus counterpart of the actor-focus verb bumasa and is frequently heard in commands or requests.
Examples
" Basahin mo ang sulat. "
Natural Translation
Read the letter.
Literal Translation
Read you the letter.
" Gusto kong basahin ang libro. "
Natural Translation
I want to read the book.
Literal Translation
Want I read the book.
" Mabuti pang basahin mong mabuti ang kontrata bago ka pumirma para walang problema sa huli. "
Natural Translation
It's better that you read the contract carefully before you sign so there are no problems later.
Literal Translation
Better still read you-that well the contract before you sign so none problem at end.
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