upelelezi

How to say it

Meaning

The careful search for facts about a crime or a secret, done by police, detectives or intelligence services.

Good to know

A noun of the u class with no plural, from kupeleleza, to investigate or spy. Upelelezi haujakamilika, the investigation is not complete, is a common phrase in court; mpelelezi is a detective or spy.

Examples

• Upelelezi wa kesi hii bado unaendelea.The investigation of this case is still going on.
• Maafisa wa upelelezi walifika eneo la tukio.Detectives arrived at the scene.
• Idara ya upelelezi inachunguza wizi huo.The criminal investigation department is looking into the theft.

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