Basain (en. Wet)

/baˈsain/

Synonyms

To soak or soften something in water.

Soak the boiled corn in water before cooking.

Basain mo muna yung nilagang mais bago lutuin.

To be overly busy or occupied.

I have so much to do, I’ll just soak in my work.

Ang dami ng gawain, basain ko na lang ang work ko.

To get caught or trapped in a situation.

He got caught in the conversation, now he’s late.

Nagbasain kasi siya sa usapan, kaya tuloy late na siya.