From root: basa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbasa
nag-ba-SA
wetted something
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabasa
nag-ba-ba-SA
wetting something
Future (Contemplated)
magbabasa
mag-ba-ba-SA
will wet something
Usage Note
Magbasâ is used when someone gets themselves or a part of their body wet, such as when washing hands or playing in the water. It is often used in daily routines or when warning children not to get wet in the rain to avoid getting sick.
Examples
" Huwag kang magbasa sa ulan. "
Natural Translation
Don't get yourself wet in the rain.
Literal Translation
Don't you get-wet in rain.
" Gagamit ako ng tubig para magbasá ng halaman. "
Natural Translation
I will use water to wet the plant.
Literal Translation
Will use I of water to wet of plant.
" Ayaw kong magbasa ng damit sa ulan kaya nagdala ako ng payong bago lumabas ng opisina. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to get my clothes wet in the rain, so I brought an umbrella before leaving the office.
Literal Translation
Don't-want I-that wet of clothes in rain so brought I of umbrella before exit of office.
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