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    Detektib (en. Detective)

    /deˈtɛktɪb/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who works in investigating crimes.
    He is a detective investigating murder cases.
    Siya ay isang detektib na nag-iimbestiga ng mga murder cases.
    A person who has the ability to find evidence and information.
    The detective needs answers to solve the case.
    Kailangan ng detektib ng mga kasagutan upang masolusyunan ang kaso.
    A professional who studies laws to gather information.
    He studied law to become a detective in the future.
    Nag-aral siya ng batas upang maging detektib sa hinaharap.

    Etymology

    From the English word 'detective'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    detective in a movie
    A detective character in a movie.
    detektib sa pelikula
    criminal detective
    A detective working on crimes.
    detektib ng kriminal

    Related Words

    crime
    An act against the law.
    krimen
    investigation
    The process of questioning or examining an incident.
    pagsisiyasat

    Slang Meanings

    Investigator
    That detective is always around to find out the truth.
    Ang detektib na yan, palaging nasa paligid para alamin ang katotohanan.
    Ace
    He's like an ace at solving cases, quick to figure it out!
    Parang kuyakoy siya sa mga kaso, mabilis lutasin!
    Shady
    My detective always makes shady moves when looking for evidence.
    Aking detektib, puro shady moves kapag naghahanap ng ebidensya.
    Snitch/Spy
    We need a snitch to solve the mystery.
    Kailangan natin ng tiktik para masolusyunan ang misteryo.