Kanselin (en. Cancel)

/kan-se-lin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the action of stopping or nullifying something, often related to an agreement or scheduled task.
Cancel our reservation at the restaurant because of an unexpected incident.
Kanselin ang aming reservation sa restaurant dahil may nangyaring hindi inaasahan.
A way of expressing that something that was set will no longer continue.
He had to cancel his class due to bad weather.
Kinailangan niyang kanselin ang kanyang klase dahil sa masamang panahon.
To take action that nullifies a prior agreement or plan.
He decided to cancel his contract with the company.
Nagdesisyon siya na kanselin ang kanyang kontrata sa kumpanya.

Etymology

The term 'kanselin' originates from the Spanish word 'cancelar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cancel the appointment
Not proceeding with a scheduled meeting.
kanselin ang appointment
cancel the plans
Do not proceed with the scheduled activities or tasks.
kanselin ang mga plano

Related Words

cancellation
The process of nullifying something or canceling.
kanselasyon
missing
The state of no longer existing or having finished something.
nawawala

Slang Meanings

Stop or don't continue with something.
Let's just cancel the camping plan later, it's raining.
Kansel na lang natin 'yung plano sa camping mamaya, umuulan kasi.
Avoid communication or interaction.
Just don't reply, cancel that.
'Wag ka na lang magreply, kansel na 'yan.
To disable or cancel a subscription or service.
I need to cancel my subscription to the streaming service.
Kailangan kong kansel 'yung subscription ko sa streaming service.