Ilokano Verb - Potentive Mood

Potentive Mood

The preceding prefixes all fall into what is called the Indicative mood. In other words, the verbs stated factual information and the speaker did not have any attitudes regarding the event.

The potentive mood of verbs, on the other hand, denotes the following regarding the speaker's attitude regarding the event:

  • Unintentional - The actor had no intent in committing the action.
  • Possible - The actor had intent and was able.
  • Circumstantial - The actor was influence by the circumstances at the time.
  • Involuntary - The actor had no control over what happened.

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