Masiyasat (en. To scrutinize)

/ma.si.ja.sat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To conduct a thorough investigation or examination of something.
He will scrutinize all the evidence before making a decision.
Masisiyasat niya ang lahat ng ebidensiya bago gumawa ng desisyon.
To seek detailed and specific information about a subject.
We need to investigate the details of the project before implementing it.
Kailangan nating masiyasat ang mga detalye ng proyekto bago ito ipatupad.
To perform inquiry to better understand a situation.
I will investigate the source of the problem as soon as possible.
Masisiyasat ko ang pinagmulan ng problema sa lalong madaling panahon.

Etymology

From the word 'siyasat' meaning investigation or examination.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scrutinize the details
Conduct a thorough examination of the details of a situation or information.
masiyasat ang detalye
investigate the truth
Uncover the true or real information about something.
masiyasat ang katotohanan

Related Words

investigation
A process of examining or analyzing evidence.
siyasat
investigator
A person who conducts investigations.
imbestigador

Slang Meanings

a lively or active person
My sibling is so masiyasat, always having a new hobby!
Yung kapatid ko, masiyasat yan, lagi na lang may bagong hobby!
someone who is cheerful and lively
The kids in the classroom are so masiyasat, they're having so much fun!
Napaka-masiyasat ng mga bata sa classroom, ang saya-saya nila!
energetic or enthusiastic
Even though it's so hot, the people outside are still so masiyasat!
Kahit sobrang init, masiyasat pa rin yung mga tao sa labas!
happy or full of joy
I hope it stays like this, with continuous masiyasat happiness!
Sana ganito na lang lagi, tuloy-tuloy ang masiyasat na kasiyahan!