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    Pagkakandidato (en. Candidacy)

    /paɡkaˈkandito/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The process of presenting oneself as a candidate in an election.
    His candidacy for mayor brought change to their town.
    Ang kanyang pagkakandidato sa pagka-mayor ay naghatid ng pagbabago sa kanilang bayan.
    The status of being a candidate.
    His candidacy has been planned long before the elections.
    Ang pagkakandidato niya ay matagal nang pinaplano bago pa man ang halalan.
    A step or stage in politics where a person applies or declares for a public position.
    Many people showed interest in candidacy for the next elections.
    Maraming tao ang nagpakita ng interes sa pagkakandidato sa susunod na halalan.

    Etymology

    from the word 'candidate' which means 'to present oneself as a candidate for a position in an election.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    candidacy for a position
    Presenting oneself as a candidate for a specific post in government or organization.
    pagkakandidato para sa posisyon

    Related Words

    candidate
    A person who presents themselves for a specific position in an election.
    kandidato
    election
    A process of selecting people for public positions through voting.
    halalan

    Slang Meanings

    Candidate for a position, but seems like a joke
    Who is that candidacy of John? It seems like there’s no chance, right?
    Sino ba 'yang pagkakandidato ni John? Parang wala namang chance, diba?
    Just doing it to get attention
    Oh, that candidacy of Sarah is just to get people’s attention.
    Ay, pagkakandidato lang yan ni Sarah para mapansin ng mga tao.
    Running for a position even if unprepared
    His candidacy seems like a desperate move.
    Yung pagkakandidato niya, parang desperate move lang.