तहकीक़ात

/təɦkiːkɑːt/
investigation

पुलिस ने चोर का पता लगाने के लिए तहकीक़ात शुरू की।

The police started an investigation to find the thief.


formal

A formal or official examination or inquiry to discover facts, typically in legal, criminal, or administrative contexts.

अदालत ने मामले की तहकीक़ात के लिए एक विशेष टीम नियुक्त की।

The court appointed a special team to investigate the case.

सरकारी अधिकारियों ने कर चोरी के मामले में तहकीक़ात की शुरुआत की।

Government officials began an investigation into tax evasion.

Often used in contexts involving law enforcement, legal proceedings, or official inquiries.

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'तहकीक़ात' in formal or official contexts. For casual inquiries, prefer 'जांच' or 'खोजबीन'.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

Always ensure the context is formal or legal when using 'तहकीक़ात'. It is not suitable for everyday conversations.

Word Origin

Derived from Arabic 'taḥqīq' (تحقيق), meaning 'investigation' or 'verification'. The word entered Hindi via Persian and Urdu, where it retained its legal and administrative connotations.

Usage Notes

Used in formal contexts such as legal, administrative, or official settings. Avoid using it in casual conversations.

Word Breakdown

तह
thorough or complete
root
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कीक़ात
investigation or inquiry
root
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