Pagkaalkalde (en. Mayorship)

/pɑg.kɑʔ.ɪl.kɑldɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A position or role of a mayor who leads a town or village.

Juan is preparing for his mayorship to serve his community.

Naghahanda si Juan para sa kanyang pagkaalkalde upang maglingkod sa kanyang komunidad.

The process of becoming a mayor, including the necessary elections.

Many voted for him in his mayorship in the recent election.

Marami ang bumoto para sa kanya sa kanyang pagkaalkalde sa nakaraang halalan.

Combines the words 'pagka' (to show action) and 'alkalde' (a high official of a town or village).

being a mayor

The process or state of being a mayor.

pagiging alkalde

election

A process where people vote for leaders or officials.

halalan

community

A group of people living in the same area or sharing similar interests.

komunidad

too hopeful

Oh no, you're being too hopeful with his promises again.

Hay naku, pagkaalkalde ka na naman sa mga pangako niya.

overthinking

Stop being an overthinker! You might just be thinking he doesn't like you.

Stop ka na sa pagkaalkalde! Baka isipin mo lang na di ka niya gusto.