Panghalalan (en. Election)
paŋhaˈla.lan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of selecting people for a specific role in government.
The election will be held next year.
Ang panghalalan ay gaganapin sa susunod na taon.
An occasion when citizens vote for their representatives.
Elections are important in a democracy.
Mahalaga ang panghalalan sa isang demokrasya.
The result of the selection of who wins a position.
The election results were announced that day.
Ang mga resulta ng panghalalan ay inihayag sa araw na iyon.
Etymology
root word 'halal' meaning selection or choosing
Common Phrases and Expressions
local elections
election of officials at the local level
panghalalan sa lokal
senatorial election
selection of senators from the voters
panghalalan ng mga senador
Related Words
election
The process of selecting officials or representatives.
halalan
voting
The activity of determining a decision through voice or mark.
botohan
Slang Meanings
election
We should vote in the elections for better leadership.
Dapat tayong bumoto sa panghalalan para sa mas magandang liderato.
poll
Let's prepare for the polls next month.
Mangyari tayong maghanda para sa halalan sa susunod na buwan.
voting season
Come on, let's all vote in the voting season!
Tayo na, sabay-sabay tayong bumoto sa voting season!
remember the vote
We should remember our vote in the elections.
Dapat natin tandaan ang boto natin sa panghalalan.