Investigation in Tagalog

Investigation in Tagalog translates to “Imbestigasyon,” “Pagsisiyasat,” or “Pagsusuri” depending on context. This term refers to systematic examination or inquiry to uncover facts, commonly used in legal, police, and research contexts. Understanding the nuances of these translations helps English speakers grasp how Filipino culture approaches formal inquiry and fact-finding processes.

[Words] = Investigation

[Definition]:

• Investigation /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
• Noun 1: A systematic examination or inquiry conducted to discover facts, gather information, or establish truth about a particular matter.
• Noun 2: The action of investigating something or someone through formal or systematic examination, research, or detailed study.

[Synonyms] = Imbestigasyon, Pagsisiyasat, Pagsusuri, Pagsasaliksik, Pag-alam, Pagsusumikap, Pagmamasid

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The police launched an investigation into the robbery that occurred last night.
Ex1_PH: Ang pulis ay nagsimula ng imbestigasyon sa pagnanakaw na naganap kagabi.

Ex2_EN: Further investigation revealed important new evidence about the case.
Ex2_PH: Ang karagdagang pagsisiyasat ay nagbunyag ng mahalagang bagong ebidensya tungkol sa kaso.

Ex3_EN: The investigation is still ongoing and no arrests have been made yet.
Ex3_PH: Ang imbestigasyon ay patuloy pa at walang naarestong tao hanggang ngayon.

Ex4_EN: She spent years conducting investigations into corporate fraud and financial crimes.
Ex4_PH: Gumugol siya ng mga taon sa pagsasagawa ng mga pagsisiyasat tungkol sa pandaraya sa korporasyon at mga krimen sa pananalapi.

Ex5_EN: The investigation concluded that the accident was caused by human error.
Ex5_PH: Ang pagsusuri ay nagkonklusyon na ang aksidente ay sanhi ng pagkakamali ng tao.