Paghahalal (en. Election)

pa-ga-ha-lal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of selecting leaders or representatives through voting.
Elections are an important part of democracy.
Ang paghahalal ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng demokrasya.
An occasion when people vote for their leaders.
The election is scheduled to take place next month.
Ang halalan ay nakatakdang ganapin sa susunod na buwan.
The event where people cast their votes.
The election allowed more citizens to participate in government.
Ang paghahalal ay nagbigay-daan sa mas maraming mamamayan na makilahok sa gobyerno.

Etymology

root word: halal (the act of electing officials).

Common Phrases and Expressions

local elections
the elections for local officials
mga halalan sa bayan
election of leaders
the process of selecting leaders
paghahalal ng mga pinuno

Related Words

election
The act of voting for leaders, usually at the national or local level.
eleksyon
vote
The act of expressing an opinion or choice for a candidate in an election.
boto

Slang Meanings

election process
The election of new leaders will take place next week.
Ang paghahalal sa mga bagong lider ay gaganapin sa susunod na linggo.
choosing candidates
We should participate in the election for a more meaningful future.
Dapat tayong makilahok sa paghahalal para sa mas makabuluhang kinabukasan.
supporting a candidate
As students, our voice is important in the elections.
Bilang mga estudyante, mahalaga ang ating boses sa paghahalal.