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.