Umembestiga (en. To investigate)

u-mem-bes-ti-ga

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of seeking or uncovering the truth.
We need to investigate the incident to find out the real reason.
Kailangan naming umembestiga sa insidente para malaman ang tunay na dahilan.
Gathering information about a situation or matter.
The police investigated the case of the theft in the village.
Umembestiga ang mga pulis sa kaso ng pagnanakaw sa barangay.
Conducting an analysis for evidence or data.
The scientists investigated the results of the experiment.
Ang mga siyentipiko ay umembestiga ng mga resulta ng eksperimento.

Common Phrases and Expressions

investigate a case
Taking steps to determine the details of a case.
umembestiga ng kaso

Related Words

investigator
A person who conducts investigations or inquiries.
imbestigador
investigation
The process of investigating or inquiring.
imbestigasyon

Slang Meanings

Like investigating or looking into something with a fun twist.
The gang is investigating what happened at the wedding and they're having a blast.
Ang mga tropa, umembestiga sila sa nangyari sa kasal at napaka saya nila.
Investigating while having fun or playing.
We ate first before we investigated the barangay issues.
Kumain muna kami bago umembestiga sa mga isyu ng barangay.
Pretending to investigate a situation.
Why are you taking so long? Are you investigating outside?
Bakit ang tagal mo? Umembestiga ka ba sa labas?