ulat
ulát with stress marks
report
Usage Note
Ulat is the standard Tagalog word for a report or account of events, used in journalism, business, academic, and government contexts. The verb form mag-ulat means to report. It is a neutral, formal term preferred over borrowed alternatives in official Filipino communications. News broadcasts commonly use ulat and ulat-balita (news report).
Examples
" Ibibigay ko ang ulat mamaya. "
Natural Translation
I will give the report later.
Literal Translation
Will-give I the report later.
" Kailangan mong magsumite ng ulat bukas sa umaga. "
Natural Translation
You need to submit a report tomorrow morning.
Literal Translation
Need you to-submit of-a report tomorrow in-the morning.
" Ayon sa ulat ng mga awtoridad, walang nasugatan sa aksidente kahit malaki ang naging pinsala sa mga sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
According to the authorities' report, no one was injured in the accident even though the damage to the vehicles was significant.
Literal Translation
According to-the report of the authorities, none injured at accident even-though big the became damage to the vehicles.
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