Paguusisa (en. Inquiry)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of investigation or gathering information about something.
The inquiry into the case provided new evidence.
Ang paguusisa sa kaso ay nagbigay ng bagong mga ebidensya.
The act of asking questions to find out the truth.
Thorough investigation is needed for the witnesses.
Kailangan ng masusing paguusisa para sa mga saksi.

Etymology

Combines the word 'usisa' meaning 'investigate' and the prefix 'pa' indicating action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Inquiry into the truth
The process of identifying reality or truth.
Paguusisa sa katotohanan

Related Words

inquisitive person
A person who loves to inquire or ask questions.
usisero
investigation
A more systematic way of inquiring into events.
imbestigasyon

Slang Meanings

Gossip
Wow, they are really digging into the lives of celebrities!
Grabe, ang dami nilang paguusisa sa buhay ng mga artista!
Questioning
Why are you asking so many questions, like a detective!
Bakit ang dami mong paguusisa, parang detective!
Nosy people
Those people who ask too many questions are just nosy.
Yung mga matatanong na tao, puro paguusisa lang.