Usisa (en. Inquiry)

uˈsisa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The activity of asking or inquiring about something.
The inquiry of journalists shed light on issues of corruption.
Ang usisa ng mga mamamahayag ay nagbigay-liwanag sa mga isyu ng korapsyon.
The investigation or search for truth.
A thorough inquiry is needed to determine the cause of the incident.
Kailangan ng masusing usisa upang matukoy ang sanhi ng insidente.
The gathering of information through questions.
Their inquiry resulted in important information.
Ang kanilang usisa ay nagresulta sa mahahalagang impormasyon.

Etymology

From the root 'sisa' which means to investigate or inquire.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inquiry into the truth
questioning to learn the truth about something
usisa sa katotohanan
inquiry into the details
examination of specific knowledge about a subject
usisa sa mga detalye

Related Words

investigation
A systematic process of discovering truth or information.
imbestigasyon
question
A statement seeking information or an answer.
tanong

Slang Meanings

gossipy person
Marie is so nosy, she always knows what's going on in other people's lives.
Sobrang usisa ni Marie, lagi na lang siyang may nalalaman sa buhay ng iba.
likes to meet other people
I didn't get too nosy at the party, but it was fun to meet them.
Di na ako masyadong nagpa-usisa sa party, pero ang saya na makilala sila.
curious
Why are you so nosy? You're just teasing yourself!
Bakit kasi usisero ka? Tinutukso mo lang ang sarili mo!