Basain (en. Wet)

/baˈsain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of getting liquid on something or the entry of liquid into something.

Wet the cloth before using it.

Basain mo ang tela bago ito gamitin.

Maintaining moisture or adding water to something.

You need to wet the soil so it doesn't dry out.

Kailangan mong basain ang lupa para hindi ito matuyo.

wet the leaves

to provide water or support the health of plants

basain ang mga dahon

wet

Refers to a state where something has water or liquid.

basa

To soak or soften something in water.

Soak the boiled corn in water before cooking.

Basain mo muna yung nilagang mais bago lutuin.

To be overly busy or occupied.

I have so much to do, I’ll just soak in my work.

Ang dami ng gawain, basain ko na lang ang work ko.

To get caught or trapped in a situation.

He got caught in the conversation, now he’s late.

Nagbasain kasi siya sa usapan, kaya tuloy late na siya.