Basabasain (en. Dampen)

/basaˈbasa.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Make wet or moist.

You need to dampen the soil before planting.

Kailangan mong basabasain ang lupa bago magtanim.

To put water or any liquid on something.

You should dampen the fabric before washing it.

Basabasain mo ang damit bago ito labhan.

To wipe or use something wet.

You should dampen the sponge before wiping the table.

Basabasain mo ang espongha bago punasan ang mesa.

The word 'basabasain' originates from the root 'basa' meaning 'wet' or 'moist' and 'basain' meaning 'to wet'.

dampen the pages

Cause damage by reading or soaking the paper.

basabasain ang mga pahina

soaked

A characteristic where something is excessively wet.

basang-basang

To become abnormal or lose control of emotions.

Wow, he's totally basabasain with anger! He can't control himself anymore.

Grabe, basabasain na siya sa galit! Hindi na niya kayang kontrolin ang sarili niya.

To be flirtatious or show excessive interest in a romantic way.

Liza is totally basabasain with Marco, it's obvious she likes him.

Nagbasabasain na si Liza kay Marco, halatang gusto siya nito.

To erupt with feelings as if not caring.

When he found out Sarah was gone, he was basabasain with sadness.

Nung nalaman niyang wala na si Sarah, basabasain na siya sa kalungkutan.