natibo
natíbo with stress marks
native
Usage Note
Natibo is borrowed from Spanish nativo and describes a person indigenous to a place or something originating locally. In contemporary Filipino usage, lokal or katutubo is more commonly preferred — katutubo specifically when referring to indigenous peoples — and natibo appears more in older texts and formal registers.
Examples
" Natibo siya ng nayong ito. "
Natural Translation
He is a native of this village.
Literal Translation
Native he of village this.
" Ang mga natibo sa isla ay may sariling mga paniniwala at tradisyon. "
Natural Translation
The natives of the island have their own beliefs and traditions.
Literal Translation
The plural native on island is have own plural belief and tradition.
" Bagaman matagal na siyang naninirahan sa lungsod, itinuturing pa rin niyang tahanan ang baryong kung saan siya isinilang bilang natibo. "
Natural Translation
Although he has long been living in the city, he still regards as home the village where he was born a native.
Literal Translation
Although long-time already he residing in city, considers still he home the village where he born as native.
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