Paghahalungkat (en. Searching)

/pɑ.ɡɑ.hɑ.luŋ.kɑt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Process of searching or investigating a thing or subject.
The searching of documents helps to determine the truth.
Ang paghahalungkat sa mga dokumento ay nakakatulong upang matukoy ang katotohanan.
Exploring or studying unknown information.
The examining of ancient artifacts provides knowledge about our history.
Ang paghahalungkat ng mga sinaunang artifact ay nagbibigay ng kaalaman sa ating kasaysayan.
verb
To take steps to find information.
They started to search for the causes of the problem.
Nagsimula silang magpaghahalungkat tungkol sa mga sanhi ng problema.

Etymology

The word 'paghahalungkat' derives from the root word 'halungkat' which means 'to search or investigate.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

searching for the truth
The process of attempting to find out the true situation.
paghahalungkat ng katotohanan

Related Words

search
The root of 'paghahalungkat' referring to the activity of discovery or investigation.
halungkat
research
Study and analysis of a subject at a deeper level.
saliksik

Slang Meanings

Neglecting something
No one cares about that stuff, it's just like rummaging.
Walang nag-aalaga sa mga gamit na 'yan, parang paghahalungkat lang.
Searching for lost items
I started rummaging through my bag to find my wallet.
Nagsimula na akong magpaghahalungkat sa aking bag para makuha ang wallet ko.
Intensive exploration or examination
Detailed investigation is needed in the case for the right verdict.
Kailangan ang paghahalungkat sa mga detalye ng kaso para sa tamang hatol.