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    Pagbasa (en. Reading)

    pag-BA-sa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The activity of understanding and interpreting written texts.
    Reading books expands knowledge.
    Ang pagbasa ng mga libro ay nagpapalawak ng kaalaman.
    A process where a person looks at words and understands their meaning.
    I love to take time reading poetry.
    Mahilig akong maglaan ng oras sa pagbasa ng mga tula.
    Analyzing information from written materials.
    Reading reports is important for my job.
    Ang pagbasa ng mga ulat ay mahalaga sa aking trabaho.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'basa' meaning 'to read'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Reading for knowledge
    Reading for the purpose of acquiring information or learning.
    Pagbasa ng kaalaman
    Happy reading
    A greeting to someone engaging or reflecting on reading.
    Maligayang pagbasa

    Related Words

    readable
    The ability to access information through written materials.
    mabasa
    read
    Common term referring to the process of reading.
    basa

    Slang Meanings

    My brain is soaked with too many codes.
    It’s like reading a memo; my mind suddenly went blank.
    Parang pagbasa lang ng memo, biglang nagdilim ang isip ko.
    Spending time reading news.
    It’s okay, I’m just reading some news online.
    Ayos lang, nagbabasa lang ako ng mga balita sa internet.
    About introspection or reflection.
    I’m reading my thoughts about what’s happening in my life.
    Nagbabasa ako ng isip ko sa mga nangyayari sa buhay ko.