Basaan (en. Wet place)
/basa.an/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place that is wet or filled with water.
The wet area in the middle of the forest is full of shrubs.
Ang basaan sa gitna ng gubat ay puno ng mga palumpong.
A space that has water drops from rain or other sources.
It rained and there was a wet spot in our yard.
Bumuhos ang ulan at nagkaroon ng basaan sa ating bakuran.
A condition where something or a place is not dry.
Due to the wet condition, we need to be careful while walking.
Dahil sa basaan, kailangan nating mag-ingat sa paglalakad.
Etymology
The term 'basaan' comes from the root word 'basa' which means 'wet' or 'damp'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Drink clean water in the wet area.
Drink water from a place that has water.
Uminom ng malinis na tubig sa basaan.
Related Words
wet
The term 'basa' refers to the condition of being wet or damp.
basa
tree
An organism with leaves or branches that can be part of a wet area.
puno
Slang Meanings
Deep emotion or affection.
When I saw her, I was already soaked.
Nung nakita ko siya, basaan na agad ako.
Head over heels in love.
Because of Liza, I'm completely smitten now.
Dahil kay Liza, basaan na ako ngayon.