Sumiyasat (en. Investigate)

/su.mi.jas.at/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of inquiring or studying about something.
They needed to investigate thoroughly to determine the cause of the issue.
Kinailangan nila ng masusing sumiyasat upang matukoy ang sanhi ng problema.
Carrying out steps to find out the truth.
The police investigated to find the evidence.
Sumiyasat ang mga pulis upang mahanap ang mga ebidensya.
Focusing and examining the details.
He investigated the documents before giving a report.
Sumiyasat siya sa mga dokumento bago nagbigay ng ulat.

Etymology

From the Sino-Tagalog word 'siyasat' meaning investigation or examination.

Common Phrases and Expressions

investigate the truth
research meaningful information
sumiyasat ng totoo

Related Words

analysis
The process of looking deeper into something.
pagsusuri
recommendation
Suggestions given after an investigation.
rekomendasyon

Slang Meanings

Observing or asking questions to gather information.
He investigated my purchases to find out my secrets.
Sumiyasat siya sa mga nabili ko para malaman ang mga sikreto ko.
Investigation or inquiry into something.
Before making a decision, he investigated the pros and cons of the offer.
Bago siya nagdesisyon, sumiyasat siya tungkol sa pros and cons ng alok.
Investigating for the truth.
This investigation shed light on the events.
Ang sumiyasat na ito ay nagbigay liwanag sa mga pangyayari.