indikatibo
indikatíbo with stress marks
indicative
Usage Note
Indikatibo comes from Spanish indicativo and is primarily used in grammar to describe the indicative mood — the verb form used for stating facts. It also appears in academic writing to describe something that serves as a sign or indicator of a broader condition.
Examples
" Ito ay indikatibong tanda. "
Natural Translation
This is an indicative sign.
Literal Translation
This is indicative sign.
" Ito ay isang indikatibo na senyales. "
Natural Translation
This is an indicative sign.
Literal Translation
This is a indicative that sign.
" Ayon sa mga eksperto, ang pagbabago ng klima ay indikatibo ng mas malalaking suliraning haharapin ng mundo sa mga susunod na dekada. "
Natural Translation
According to experts, the change in climate is indicative of larger problems the world will face in the coming decades.
Literal Translation
According to-the experts, the change of climate is indicative of more bigger problems-that will-be-faced of-the world in-the coming decades.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workRelated Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
Tagalog Greetings: How to Say Hello, Goodbye & Po/Opo
Master Tagalog greetings with pronunciation: kumusta, magandang umaga, po and opo polite forms, time-of-day phrases, and the mano po tradition.
Days of the Week and Months in Tagalog
The days of the week and months in Tagalog are Spanish loanwords. Learn all 7 days and 12 months with pronunciation, plus how to say dates and 'every Monday.'
Tagalog Time Expressions: Past, Present & Future Guide
Tagalog has no tenses — it uses aspect. Learn time words, days of the week, clock time, and the aspect system, with vocabulary tables and cultural notes.
Na vs -ng in Tagalog: The Linker Rule Made Simple
When do you use na vs -ng in Tagalog? One simple rule, with clear examples, memory tips, and common mistakes explained for English-speaking beginners.