usig
usíg with stress marks
persecute; investigate
Usage Note
Usig means to pursue, hound, or persecute someone, and also to investigate or look into a matter. 'Pag-uusig' (prosecution or investigation) is a common legal and journalistic term in the Philippines.
Examples
" Nagpatuloy ang usig sa kaso. "
Natural Translation
The investigation of the case continued.
Literal Translation
Continued the investigation on case.
" Mahaba ang usig sa masamang tao. "
Natural Translation
The investigation of the bad person is long.
Literal Translation
Long the investigation on bad person.
" Patuloy ang usig ng mga awtoridad sa mga sangkot, kahit matagal nang nangyari ang krimen. "
Natural Translation
The authorities continue to pursue those involved, even though the crime happened a long time ago.
Literal Translation
Continuing the pursuit of plural authority on plural involved, even long already happened the crime.
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