Magbasa (en. To read)

maɡˈbasa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action taken by a person or group to view and understand the written material.
Read a book every morning.
Magbasa ng libro tuwing umaga.
The process of receiving information from the written word.
It is important to read to expand knowledge.
Mahalaga ang magbasa upang mapalawak ang kaalaman.
Take action of reading or exploring texts.
I would like to read poems next week.
Nais kong magbasa ng mga tula sa susunod na linggo.

Etymology

From the root 'basa' meaning 'to look at written words or symbols'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to read a book
An expression referring to the act of reading books.
magbasa ng libro
to read the newspaper
Receiving information from a newspaper.
magbasa ng dyaryo

Related Words

reading
The activity or process of reading.
pagbasa
to finish
To complete reading or studying a book.
magtapos

Slang Meanings

To look at a book or material to learn or gain information.
You should read books to become wiser.
Dapat kang magbasa ng mga libro para bumait.
To refresh or recharge oneself through knowledge.
Go ahead and read while we wait.
Sige, magbasa ka na lang habang nag-aantay tayo.
To study or examine a subject.
I need to read about climate change updates.
Kailangan kong magbasa tungkol sa mga pagbabago sa klima.