suri
surì with stress marks
to examine or analyze
Usage Note
Suri is a formal and literary word for close examination, scrutiny, or analysis. It appears in academic writing, news commentary, and official reports (pagsusuri means analysis or review). It is elevated in register compared to 'tignan' (to look at) and signals critical or methodical inspection. The word is also used in the title of Tagalog literary criticism journals.
Examples
" Susuriin ng doktor ang sugat. "
Natural Translation
The doctor will examine the wound.
Literal Translation
Will-examine the doctor the wound.
" Ang suri ng doktor sa sakit ay malalim. "
Natural Translation
The doctor's examination of the illness is deep/thorough.
Literal Translation
The examine of doctor to-the illness is deep.
" Bago magpasya ang lupon, susuriin muna nila nang mabuti ang lahat ng ebidensiyang ipinasa. "
Natural Translation
Before the board decides, they will first carefully examine all the evidence that was submitted.
Literal Translation
Before decide the board, will-examine first they thoroughly the all of evidence submitted.
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