Magbasta (en. Read)
/maɡˈbasta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating the action of reading.
You should read a book before sleeping.
Magbasta ka ng libro bago matulog.
Reading information or text.
Read the guidelines before entering the school.
Magbasta ng mga patakaran bago pumasok sa paaralan.
The ability to read.
Students should read under the guidance of their teacher.
Dapat magbasta ang mga estudyante sa ilalim ng kanilang guro.
Etymology
The word 'basta' comes from the Spanish 'basta' meaning enough or really.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Read a book
When saying to read a book, it means acquiring information from a helpful text.
Magbasta ng libro
Related Words
read
The action of reading or the skill of reading.
basa
Slang Meanings
To study or review lessons.
You should magbasta for the exam tomorrow.
Dapat kang magbasta para sa exam bukas.
To look at texts that you need to read.
Just magbasta your lecture notes to know the important points.
Magbasta ka na lang sa lecture notes para malaman mo ang mga importanteng points.
To gather important information.
You need to magbasta articles for your project.
Kailangan mong magbasta ng mga articles para sa project mo.