Tagalog

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Etymology 1

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From basa (read) +‎ -um-.

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bumasa (complete bumasa, progressive bumabasa, contemplative babasa, Baybayin spelling ᜊᜓᜋᜐ)

  1. to read; to peruse
    Marunong nang bumasa si bunso.
    My youngest brother can now read.
  2. complete aspect of bumasa
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Etymology 2

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From basa (wet) +‎ -um-.

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bumasâ (complete bumasa, progressive bumabasa, contemplative babasa, Baybayin spelling ᜊᜓᜋᜐ)

  1. to wet; to make wet; to douse
  2. complete aspect of bumasa
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