Masilab (en. Investigate)

/maˈsi.lab/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or activity that refers to studying or investigating.
The students investigate their science project.
Masilab ang mga mag-aaral sa kanilang proyekto sa agham.
Showing interest in a subject or issue.
He investigates the events happening in his community.
Masilab siya sa mga nangayayari sa kanyang komunidad.
Looking back at information to learn.
Researchers investigate new data.
Masilab ang mga mananaliksik sa bagong datos.

Etymology

Composed of the root word 'silab' meaning 'to investigate or inquire' in Filipino and the prefix 'ma-' which describes a state or ability.

Common Phrases and Expressions

investigate thoroughly
proper research or investigation
masilab ng mabuti

Related Words

investigation
steps of thorough inquiry or analysis.
pagsisiyasat
research
process of acquiring knowledge or information.
saliksik
analysis
deep examination of data or information.
analisis

Slang Meanings

extremely hot, super hot
Wow, it’s so extremely hot out here, it feels like we’re in an oven!
Grabe, ang masilab na masilab dito sa labas, para tayong nasa oven!
it's hot!
It's hot! It feels like there's fire on my skin, it's really hot!
Ang init! Parang may apoy sa balat ko, masilab talaga!
sweaty and hot
When I went out, it turned out to be sweaty and hot, so scorching!
Paglabas ko, yun pala, pawis na masilab na, napaka-init!