Naulat

Naulat is a Filipino verb form that means "was reported" or "has been reported." It is the passive or completed action form derived from the root ulat, which means "report." In usage, naulat signals information that comes from a report or official statement rather than from direct knowledge of the speaker.

The word is common in journalism, government communications, and formal writing. It attributes information to a source or document, helping to distinguish reported facts from direct observations. For example, "Naulat ng pulisya ang pagkamatay ng isang residente" translates to "The police reported the death of a resident." Another example is "Ang naulat na datos ay nagpapakita ng pagtaas ng kaso," meaning "The reported data show an increase in cases."

Etymology and related forms: Ulat is the base noun/verb meaning "report." The na- prefix forms a passive or completed aspect, indicating that the reporting has occurred and the information has been recorded or published. Related forms include variants used in different contexts, such as phrases like "naulat sa ulat" (reported in the report) or "ang naulat na datos" (the reported data). The term is widely understood in Filipino media and official communications, though it can be stylistically cautious, as it attributes information to sources and may mask uncertainty about it.