Nahalal (en. Elected)
/na-ha-'lal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning elected or appointed to a position.
He was elected as the mayor of their town.
Siya ay nahalal bilang alkalde ng kanilang bayan.
Means having obtained enough votes to win in an election.
The president was elected after a vigorous campaign.
Ang pangulo ay nahalal pagkatapos ng isang masiglang kampanya.
Refers to a leader or official representative designated by voters.
The representatives in congress are elected every three years.
Ang mga kinatawan sa kongreso ay nahalal bawat tatlong taon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
elected leader
an official leader who has been elected to their position
nahalal na lider
elected in the election
obtained the position through voting
nahalal sa halalan
Related Words
election
A process of voting to choose leaders.
halalan
voter
A person who votes in an election.
botante
Slang Meanings
elected
He was elected as the mayor in our town!
Nahalal siya bilang alkalde sa bayan namin!
approved
All the bills were approved in the Senate.
Nahalal na ang lahat ng mga panukalang batas sa Senado.