Magkansela (en. To cancel)
/mag-kan-se-la/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of removing or annulling a plan, reservation, or agreement.
Let’s cancel our flight due to bad weather.
Magkansela tayo ng ating flight dahil sa masamang panahon.
The process of not adhering to an agreed obligation.
The company needs to cancel their contract with the supplier.
Kailangang magkansela ang kumpanya ng kanilang kontrata sa supplier.
Annulling a service or transaction.
She decided to cancel her subscription to the magazine.
Nagdesisyon siyang magkansela ng kanyang subscription sa magazine.
Etymology
From the word 'cancel' which means 'to annul' or 'remove'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Cancel a reservation
Removing a scheduled booking or reservation.
Magkansela ng reservation
Cancel an appointment
Removing a scheduled meeting or encounter.
Magkansela ng appointment
Related Words
cancel
The root form of the word magkansela, referring to the act of removal.
kansela
Slang Meanings
To back out or withdraw from something
I wish you hadn't canceled, I was so excited for the event!
Sana hindi ka na lang magkansela, excited na ako sa event!
Decided not to continue
The gang decided to cancel the trip to the beach.
Nag-decide na yung tropa na magkansela ng trip sa beach.
Not to proceed anymore
So unfortunate, she canceled on our date.
Malas talaga, nagkansela siya sa date natin.