Swahili
dahili
da-HI-li
How to say it
Swahilidahilida-HI-lisoon
Englishto investigatesoon
Frenchenquêtersoon
Meaning
to be well-informed about, or to investigate thoroughly into, a person's background; also the inquiry itself.
Good to know
be well informed about a per- son; (ma-) inquiry, investigation
Examples
- Polisi walifanya dahili kuhusu tabia yake.The police carried out an inquiry into his character.
- Alimdahili mtu huyo kabla ya kumwajiri.He investigated that person thoroughly before hiring him.
- Hawakufanya dahili yoyote kabla ya uamuzi.They didn't do any investigation before the decision.
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