From root: basa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbasa
nag-BA-sa
read
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabasa
nag-ba-BA-sa
reading
Future (Contemplated)
magbabasa
mag-ba-BA-sa
will read
Usage Note
Magbasa is used when the focus is on the person performing the action of reading rather than a specific object. It is the standard term for the general activity of reading books, news, or messages in daily life.
Examples
" Gusto kong magbasa ng libro. "
Natural Translation
I want to read a book.
Literal Translation
Want I-that read of book.
" Mahilig siyang magbasa ng libro. "
Natural Translation
She loves to read books.
Literal Translation
Fond she to read of book.
" Tuwing gabi bago matulog, mahilig akong magbasa ng kahit anong libro upang mapanatag ang aking isipan. "
Natural Translation
Every night before sleeping, I love to read any kind of book to calm my mind.
Literal Translation
Every night before sleep, fond I-that read of even any book in-order-to calm the my mind.
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