Mambabasa (en. Reader)

/mambaˈbasa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who reads a text, book, or any written material.
The reader finished her book in a week.
Ang mambabasa ay nagtapos ng kanyang libro sa loob ng isang linggo.
An individual who is interested in books or literature.
As a reader, she enjoys various genres of literature.
Bilang isang mambabasa, mahilig siya sa iba't ibang genre ng literatura.
A person who reads aloud, often in a public presentation.
The poem reader made an impressive presentation.
Ang mambabasa ng tula ay gumawa ng isang kamangha-manghang presentasyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

of readers
a group of people who read or are fond of reading
ng mga mambabasa

Related Words

read
The act of gaining knowledge from written information.
basa
book
A physical form of written information.
libro

Slang Meanings

Bookworm
This reader is so happy, really can’t let go of their book!
Ang saya-saya ng mambabasa na ito, talagang di na bumibitaw sa kanyang libro!
Literary nerd
They are really a reader, a geek when it comes to children's stories and poetry.
Siya talaga ay mambabasa, geek sa mga kwentong pambata at tula.
Page-turner addict
This person is a reader, so addicted to page-turner novels!
Mambabasa ito, sobrang addicted sa mga page-turner novels!