From root: susi
Usage Note
Masusi is used to describe an investigation, analysis, or examination that is very careful and detailed.
Examples
" Masusi ang kaniyang trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Her work is thorough.
Literal Translation
Thorough the her work.
" Masusi niyang inimbestigahan ang kaso. "
Natural Translation
He/she investigated the case thoroughly.
Literal Translation
Thoroughly his/her investigated the case.
" Bago nila inaprubahan ang panukala, nagsagawa sila ng masusing pagsusuri upang matiyak na walang mapupunang pagkakamali. "
Natural Translation
Before they approved the proposal, they conducted a thorough review to make sure there were no errors to be found.
Literal Translation
Before they approved the proposal, conducted they of thorough review in-order ensure that none findable error.
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