uchunguzi
oo-choo-NGOO-zee
How to say it
Swahiliuchunguzioo-choo-NGOO-zeesoon
Englishinvestigation, inquiry; examinationsoon
Frenchenquête ; examensoon
Meaning
A careful search for the facts about something, as by the police or a commission, or a medical examination of a patient.
Good to know
From kuchunguza, to investigate. Kufanya uchunguzi means to investigate, and uchunguzi wa afya is a medical checkup.
Examples
- Polisi wameanza uchunguzi kuhusu wizi huo.The police have begun an investigation into the theft.
- Daktari alifanya uchunguzi wa damu yake.The doctor examined his blood.
- Tume ya uchunguzi itatoa ripoti mwezi ujao.The commission of inquiry will report next month.
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