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    Nakababasa (en. Can read)

    /nɑ.kɑ.bɑ.bɑ.sɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Refers to the ability of a person to read.
    The children can read simple stories.
    Ang mga bata ay nakababasa ng mga simpleng kwento.
    Indicates proficiency in reading texts.
    He can read books in his own language.
    Siya ay nakababasa ng mga aklat sa kanyang sariling wika.
    Common in people who can recognize and understand words.
    Teachers assist students who can read.
    Ang mga guro ay tumutulong sa mga estudyanteng nakababasa.

    Etymology

    Combination of the word 'kababasa' and 'na' suggesting the ability to read meaningfully.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    can read minds
    Ability to know what others are thinking.
    nakababasa ng isip

    Related Words

    can be read
    Indicates the ability to understand written words at a lower level.
    mababasa
    read
    An action or state of receiving lessons from written words.
    basa

    Slang Meanings

    interested or becoming curious
    That's fine, as long as you're reading up on the news.
    Ayos lang yan, basta't nakababasa ka sa mga balita.
    understanding what is being read
    You're great; you can read complex novels now!
    Ang galing mo, nakababasa ka na ng complex na novels!
    having the ability to analyze text
    Because of the training, I can read technical documents now.
    Dahil sa training, nakababasa na ako ng mga technical documents.