Pananaliksik
/pɐnɐnɐˈliksɪk/noun
Research, particularly in the context of studying or investigating a subject.
Did you know?The word 'pananaliksik' reflects the Filipino cultural value of seeking knowledge and understanding, often linked to ancestral wisdom and collective memory.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Austronesian
PAN
*saliʔ
“to search, to seek information”
Old Tagalog
Tagalog
pananaliksik
“the act of researching, derived from 'saliksik' meaning to seek or investigate”
Spanish Colonial Era
Spanish
investigación
“formal inquiry or investigation, influencing local language and structure”
Modern Tagalog
Tagalog
pananaliksik
“contemporary term for formal research, embodying academic and investigative pursuits.”