From root: basa
Usage Note
Pagbasa refers to the act or process of reading text. It is a fundamental skill developed in early education.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang pagbasa araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
Reading every day is important.
Literal Translation
Important the reading day-day.
" Ang pagbasa ng libro ay nakalilibang. "
Natural Translation
Reading books is entertaining.
Literal Translation
The act-of-reading of book is entertaining.
" Ang pagbasa ng iba't ibang libro mula pagkabata ay nakatutulong upang lumawak ang bokabularyo at imahinasyon ng isang tao. "
Natural Translation
Reading various books from childhood helps to broaden a person's vocabulary and imagination.
Literal Translation
The reading of various linker book from childhood helps so broaden the vocabulary and imagination of one person.
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