Mambabaso (en. Reader)

mam-ba-ba-so

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who reads books, documents, or other written materials.
The reader learns from the books he reads.
Ang mambabaso ay natututo mula sa mga aklat na kanyang binabasa.
A person who has a hobby of reading.
As a reader, he eagerly searched for new pages to read.
Bilang isang mambabaso, masigasig siyang naghanap ng mga bagong pahina na maaring basahin.
An individual who reads news, press releases, or other content.
The newspaper readers expect accurate information.
Ang mga mambabaso ng pahayagan ay umaasa ng mga tumpak na impormasyon.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'basa' which means 'to read', with the prefix 'mang-' indicating an agent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

reader of books
a person who loves to read books
mambabaso ng libro
news reader
an individual who reads reports and news
mambabasa ng balita

Related Words

assessment
A process or activity of reading and understanding what is read.
pagsusulit
book
A written material often used by readers.
aklat

Slang Meanings

a person who loves to read novels or stories
Jake is such a reader; he finished all of Bob Ong's books.
Si Jake ay isang mambabaso talagang tinapos niya lahat ng libro ni Bob Ong.
someone who reads unbelievable or absurd things
What the heck, it's like we're just readers of the rumors people are spreading.
Ano ba yan, parang mga mambabaso na lang tayo sa mga sabi-sabi ng mga tao.
easily drawn into stories or gossip
You shouldn't get sucked into the gossip; you never know what's true.
Dapat wag kang mambabaso sa mga chismis, eh, 'di mo alam kung anong totoo.