Basahanin (en. To be read)

ba-sa-ha-nin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb meaning that something should be read.
The letter must be basahanin before it is sent.
Ang liham ay dapat basahanin bago ito ipadala.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'basa' meaning 'to read' or 'to be read'

Common Phrases and Expressions

read this
an order telling someone to read something
basahin mo ito

Related Words

read
the process of understanding or obtaining information from written text
basahin
readable
something that can be read or conveys meaning
mababasa

Slang Meanings

A person who always pretends they’re not interested, but actually has feelings.
Even though he seems indifferent, read him with your eyes, because deep inside, he likes you.
Kahit na parang wala siyang pake, basahanin siya sa mga mata niya, dahil sa loob-loob mo, may gusto siya sa iyo.
A person whose thoughts or feelings are hard to read or understand.
Mark's mind is like a puzzle, you can't tell what he’s thinking.
Ang isip ni Mark ay parang basahanin, hindi mo alam kung anong iniisip niya.
A situation that’s hard to understand or predict what will happen.
That party plan is a mystery! You don’t know if it will push through or not.
Yung planong party, basahanin yan! Hindi mo alam kung matutuloy o hindi.