From root: baso
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbaso
nag-BA-so
used a glass
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabaso
nag-ba-BA-so
using a glass
Future (Contemplated)
magbabaso
mag-ba-BA-so
will use a glass
Usage Note
Magbaso is used when specifically referring to the act of using or providing oneself with a glass. It is much less common than using verbs for drinking, as it focuses on the object rather than the consumption of a liquid.
Examples
" Magbaso ka kapag iinom. "
Natural Translation
Use a glass when you drink.
Literal Translation
Use-glass you when will-drink.
" Mainam magbaso kapag umiinom ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
It is good to use a glass when drinking water.
Literal Translation
Good to use glass when drinking of water.
" Sa halip na uminom diretso sa bote, mas malinis kung magbaso ka muna at saka magtimpla. "
Natural Translation
Instead of drinking straight from the bottle, it is cleaner if you use a glass first and then mix your drink.
Literal Translation
In stead of to-drink straight from bottle, more clean if to-use-glass you first and then to-mix.
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