Root: basa
basa is a common word root in the Filipino language.
Meaning of the root basa:
ROOT DEFINITION:
~ related to
1.) being wet, 2.) reading (text)
Basa Words and Definitions:
Example words using the Filipino / Tagalog root "basa"
mabasa : [verb] to read something; to happen to read something; to be able to read something
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makapagbasâ : [verb] to be able to read
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pabasa : the reading of the passion (of christ); passion reading; religious reading; chanting of the passion;
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basang-basâ : [adjective] sopping wet; drenched
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magbasa-basá : [verb] to browse (while reading); to browse through; to skim (text)
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mamasa-masâ : [adjective] somewhat wet, slightly damp; damp; moist; humid;
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dalubasà : interpreter; a person who orally translates a statement, speech, etc.; translator;
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tagabasa : a person who reads or reviews manuscripts that may be published; reader; reviewer; proofreader; editor;
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mangbabasa : [noun] reader
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di-makabasa : [adjective] illiterate
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basâ ang papél : [idiomatic] having a bad reputation (literally: wet paper)
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