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sleuth

sluːθ

noun

detektyw

dɛˈtɛktɨf· rzeczownik
Also
śledczy(m)
Definition

A detective or investigator.

Examples
The amateur sleuth uncovered a crucial clue.
Detektyw amator odkrył kluczowy trop.
She hired a private sleuth to find her missing cat.
Zatrudniła prywatnego śledczego, aby odnalazł jej zaginionego kota.
Synonyms
detectiveinvestigatorgumshoe
Collocations
private sleuthamateur sleuthmaster sleuth

verb

tropić

ˈtrɔpʲit͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
śledzićdociekać
Definition

To act as a detective; to search for information or clues.

Examples
He spent the afternoon sleuthing around the old mansion.
Spędził popołudnie na tropieniu po starej posiadłości.
The journalist tried to sleuth out the truth behind the scandal.
Dziennikarz próbował dociekać prawdy za skandalem.
Synonyms
investigatesearchprobe
Collocations
sleuth aroundsleuth outsleuth for clues
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