EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to investigate, to examine...
Boomer; an older person (often out of touch)...
booster shot...
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/mag-si-YA-sat/
FIL: Ang paggawa ng isang masusing pag-aaral o pagsusuri upang alamin ang katotohanan o mga detalye ng isang bagay o pangyayari.
EN: to investigate, to examine
This is what your nanay does to your phone when she gets a hint you have a jowa. It's a full-blown investigation, more intense than the NBI. 'Magsiyasat na mabuti' is the level-up version, like when she cross-references your messages with your Facebook posts.
From Malay 'siasat' (investigation, inquiry).
Often used in formal contexts like police investigations, academic research, or formal inquiries. The phrase 'magsiyasat na mabuti' emphasizes thoroughness.
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🇵🇭 Kailangang magsiyasat ang mga pulis upang matukoy ang tunay na salarin.
🇺🇸 The police need to investigate to identify the real culprit.
🇵🇭 Pinayuhan siyang magsiyasat na mabuti bago pumasok sa isang kasunduan.
🇺🇸 He was advised to examine thoroughly before entering an agreement.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.