Ibasa (en. Read)

/iˈbasə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of looking at and analyzing written words.
I will read the lessons for the exam.
Iibasa ko ang mga aralin para sa pagsusulit.
The process of extracting information from the text.
Reading is important to understand the context.
Mahalaga ang pagbasa upang maunawaan ang konteksto.
Recognizing the symbols that form a language.
It requires adequate skill to read complex texts.
Kailangan ng sapat na kasanayan upang ibasa ang mga komplikadong teksto.

Etymology

from the root 'basah' meaning 'to read' or 'to be read'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Read this
Giving the command to read a specific text.
Ibasahin mo ito
Read quickly
Reading with little attention to detail.
Mabilis na ibasa

Related Words

wet
Refers to the condition of something being moist or liquid.
basa
to be read
The ability to be read or published.
mabasa

Slang Meanings

Read it
Please read my message!
Ibasa mo ang mensahe ko, please!
Check it out
Check out the post on Facebook.
Ibasa mo yung post sa Facebook.
Watch it
Watch that video, it's great!
Ibasa mo yung video na yun, ang ganda!