Halalan (en. Election)

ha-la-lan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of selecting representatives through voting.
The election will be held next month.
Ang halalan ay gaganapin sa susunod na buwan.
An event when citizens vote for their leaders.
Many people attended the election to cast their votes.
Maraming tao ang dumalo sa halalan upang ipahayag ang kanilang boto.
The activity of voting conducted according to laws and regulations.
Voting in the election is an important duty of every citizen.
Ang pagboto sa halalan ay isang mahalagang tungkulin ng bawat mamamayan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'halal' meaning 'to choose' or 'to vote'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

election of leaders
Choosing the primary leaders of a nation or community.
halalan ng mga lider
national election
An election involving all citizens for national positions.
pambansang halalan

Related Words

vote
A statement or mark made to show a choice.
boto
candidates
Individuals who apply or are described to be elected to a position.
mga kandidato

Slang Meanings

Election season or election vibes
Wow, there's so much food and programs going on now, it's election season again!
Grabe, ang daming kainan at programa ngayon, halalan na naman!
Gathering of people for the election
Did you see those rallies? The election vibes are fun!
Nakita mo yung mga rallies? Ang saya ng halalan!
Like a fiesta but for elections
There are so many people on the street, it's like a fiesta vibe during the elections!
Ang daming tao sa kalsada, parang halalan sa fiesta vibe!