Pagkahari (en. Kingship)

/paɡkaˈhaɾi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or condition of being a king.
His kingship brought peace to the town.
Ang kanyang pagkahari ay nagdala ng kapayapaan sa bayan.
The power and rights of a king.
He lost his kingship when his kingdom fell.
Nawalan siya ng pagkahari nang bumagsak ang kanyang kaharian.
The rule or claim of a royal rank.
His crown became a symbol of kingship.
Naging simbolo ng pagkahari ang kanyang korona.

Etymology

The word 'pagkahari' comes from the root word 'hari' meaning 'king' or 'ruler'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under his kingship
Under the leadership or authority of a king.
sa ilalim ng kanyang pagkahari

Related Words

king
A person who rules a kingdom.
hari
kingdom
A land ruled by a king.
kaharian

Slang Meanings

Leadership or having power.
Wow, my boss has total authority here, everyone listens to him.
Grabe, pagkahari ng boss ko dito, lahat nakikinig sa kanya.
The state of being high or powerful.
It's like he has dominance in the group, everyone is waiting for his decisions.
Parang may pagkahari siya sa grupo, lahat nag-aabang sa mga desisyon niya.