Magimbestiga (en. To investigate)

ma-gim-be-sti-ga

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of searching or researching for information.
We need to investigate details before we make a decision.
Kailangan nating magimbestiga ng mga detalye bago tayo magdesisyon.
The process of obtaining facts about a specific issue.
Let's investigate the reports of corruption.
Magimbestiga tayo sa mga ulat ng katiwalian.
An action to determine the cause or reason for an event.
The police decided to investigate the incident.
Ang pulis ay nagpasya na magimbestiga sa insidente.

Etymology

from the word 'investigation'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to investigate matters or things
magimbestiga ng mga bagay

Related Words

investigation
The process of examining to gather information or facts.
imbestigasyon
research
A systematic way of seeking knowledge or information.
saliksik

Slang Meanings

to ask around to gather information
He investigated with people about what happened at the corner.
Nag-imbestiga siya sa mga tao tungkol sa nangyari sa kanto.
to act like a detective in a situation
He acts like a detective, investigating all the details of the party.
Parang detective siya, nag-imbestiga sa lahat ng detalye ng party.
to be critical or analytical about things
You need to investigate and see if what he is saying is true.
Kailangan mong mag-imbestiga at tingnan kung totoo ang mga sinasabi niya.