Native in Tagalog

“Native” in Tagalog is “Katutubo” – a versatile word describing indigenous people, original inhabitants, or things that are naturally occurring in a place. This term is crucial for discussing culture, origin, and identity in Filipino contexts. Explore its comprehensive meanings and usage examples below.

[Words] = Native

[Definition]:

• Native /ˈneɪtɪv/
• Adjective 1: Associated with the place or circumstances of a person’s birth; indigenous or original to a particular place.
• Adjective 2: Innate or natural; belonging to one by birth.
• Noun: A person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth.

[Synonyms] = Katutubo, Katutubong, Likas, Taal, Tagilid, Lokal, Orihinal

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The native people of the Philippines have rich cultural traditions passed down through generations.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga katutubo ng Pilipinas ay may mayamang tradisyong kultural na ipinasa sa mga henerasyon.
• Ex2_EN: Tagalog is my native language, which I learned from my parents.
• Ex2_PH: Ang Tagalog ay aking katutubong wika, na natutuhan ko mula sa aking mga magulang.
• Ex3_EN: Many native plants in the Philippines are used for traditional medicine.
• Ex3_PH: Maraming katutubong halaman sa Pilipinas ay ginagamit para sa tradisyonal na gamot.
• Ex4_EN: She is a native of Manila and has lived there her entire life.
• Ex4_PH: Siya ay katutubo ng Maynila at doon nanirahan sa buong buhay niya.
• Ex5_EN: The native wildlife of this region includes unique species found nowhere else.
• Ex5_PH: Ang katutubong hayop sa rehiyong ito ay may kakaibang mga species na hindi makikita sa ibang lugar.