usisa
usísà with stress marks
inquire; investigation
Usage Note
Usisa means to inquire curiously or to investigate — it can range from innocent curiosity to nosy prying. 'Mapagusisa' describes a curious or inquisitive person and is sometimes used in academic contexts to mean a diligent researcher.
Examples
" Marami siyang usisa sa akin. "
Natural Translation
He has many questions for me.
Literal Translation
Many his inquiry to me.
" Mahigpit ang usisa ng guro sa estudyante. "
Natural Translation
The teacher’s investigation of the student is strict.
Literal Translation
Strict the investigation of teacher to student.
" Dahil sa kaniyang likas na usisa, hindi siya tumitigil hangga't hindi niya nalalaman ang buong katotohanan. "
Natural Translation
Because of his natural inquisitiveness, he doesn't stop until he learns the whole truth.
Literal Translation
Because of his natural inquiry, not he stopping until not he learns the whole truth.
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