Mambasa (en. Reader)
mam-bah-sah
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Individual who reads texts.
The reader is careful with every word they read.
Ang mambasa ay maingat sa bawat salita na kanyang binabasa.
A person capable of understanding and interpreting materials in written form.
As a reader, the ability to comprehend the message of the work is important.
Bilang isang mambasa, mahalaga ang kakayahang umunawa sa mensahe ng akda.
A person who studies or gains knowledge from books or similar references.
He learned a lot because he is an avid reader.
Marami siyang natutunan dahil siya ay isang masugid na mambasa.
Etymology
from the word 'basa' meaning reading
Common Phrases and Expressions
story reader
a person who reads stories, often to children
mambasa ng kwento
book reader
a person who reads books, commonly used daily
mambasa ng libro
Related Words
read
The ability to comprehend written text.
basa
book
A written material that contains knowledge or stories.
aklat
Slang Meanings
A person who is exceptionally kind, inspiring.
Kuya is really a mambasa; he brings joy to everyone every day.
Si Kuya, mambasa talaga, palagi kang pinapasaya sa bawat araw.
A person who brings positive vibes to the environment.
It's confirmed that he is a mambasa; everyone in the office is happy when he's around.
Confirm na mambasa siya; lahat ng tao sa opisina, masaya pag nandiyan siya.
A person who is always supportive of their friends.
My best friend is such a mambasa; she's always there when I need her.
Sobrang mambasa ang bestfriend ko, lagi siyang nandiyan kapag kailangan ko siya.