Pakausisain (en. Inquire)

/paka.u.si.sain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of asking or investigating.
He decided to inquire about the project details.
Siya ay nagpasya na pakausisain ang mga detalye ng proyekto.
The discovery of truth through questions.
It is important to inquire to get accurate information.
Mahalaga ang pakausisain upang makakuha ng tamang impormasyon.

Etymology

Formed from the word 'kausisa' meaning 'to ask' or 'to inquire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inquire the truth
To learn the true situation or details.
pakausisain ang katotohanan
do not inquire
To not ask excessively or interfere.
huwag magpakausisa

Related Words

inquisitive
A word describing the trait of being curious.
kausisa

Slang Meanings

To argue or involve oneself in something that isn't really important.
It seems like the conversation has gone off track, you started to get all caught up in it again.
Parang ang layo na ng usapan, nakipag-pakausisain ka na naman.
To hesitate or beat around the bush in a decision or conversation that's unnecessary.
Stop getting caught up in details, just make a decision already.
Huwag ka nang magpakausisain, magdesisyon ka na.