Demokrasya (en. Democracy)

/de-mo-kra-sya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A system of government where the power lies in the hands of the people.

In a democracy, citizens have the right to vote.

Sa isang demokrasya, ang mga mamamayan ay may karapatang bumoto.

A form of government that promotes freedom and equal rights for all.

Democracy advocates for people's rights in their own country.

Ang demokrasya ay nagtataguyod ng karapatan ng mga tao sa kanilang sariling bansa.

A principle of governance that emphasizes citizen participation.

Having democratic elections is essential in a functioning democracy.

Ang pagkakaroon ng demokratikong halalan ay mahalaga sa isang maayos na demokrasya.

Greek: 'demos' (people) and 'kratos' (power)

democracy of the people

The people's rule over their own decisions.

demokrasya ng tao

equality in democracy

Principle of equal rights for all within a democratic system.

pagkakapantay-pantay sa demokrasya

suffrage

The right to vote in elections.

suffrage

plebiscite

A type of election where people vote on a specific issue.

plebisito

not your thing

Go ahead, that's not your thing, just like democracy.

Sige, dimo keri yan, parang demokrasya lang.

because everything is free

Aunt said it's democracy, that's why everything is free!

Sabi ni Tita, demokrasya kasi, kaya lahat libre!

it's just about voting

In democracy, it's just about voting.

Sa demokrasya, boto-boto lang yan.

superficial argument

His talk about democracy was just a superficial argument.

Yung usapang demokrasya niya, pahapyaw na argumento lang.