From root: basa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinabasa
i-pi-na-BA-sa
let someone read
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapabasa
i-pi-na-pa-BA-sa
letting someone read
Future (Contemplated)
ipapabasa
i-pa-pa-BA-sa
will let someone read
Usage Note
Ipabasa is used when you want someone else to read a specific text, document, or book, often to share information or delegate a task. It is a causative verb that implies you are directing or requesting another person to perform the act of reading.
Examples
" Ipabasa mo sa kapatid mo. "
Natural Translation
Have your sibling read it.
Literal Translation
Let-read by-you to sibling your.
" Kailangan mong ipabasa ang sulat. "
Natural Translation
You need to let someone read the letter.
Literal Translation
Need you let-read the letter.
" Ipinabasa ng guro sa mga estudyante ang sanaysay upang maintindihan nila ang tamang gamit ng mga salita. "
Natural Translation
The teacher had the students read the essay so that they would understand the proper use of the words.
Literal Translation
Let-read by-the teacher to plural student the essay so understand they the correct use of plural word.
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