Pulitika (en. Politics)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A system of government and activities related to the governance of a state or country.
Politics is one of the main issues that should be discussed during elections.
Ang pulitika ay isa sa mga pangunahing usaping dapat talakayin sa mga halalan.
The art or science of managing people and resources of a community.
Political decisions affect the lives of people.
Ang mga desisyon sa pulitika ay nakakaapekto sa buhay ng mga tao.
Ideas, principles, and activities related to addressing issues of power and authority.
Understanding the basic principles of politics is important.
Mahalaga ang pagkakaroon ng kaalaman sa mga batayang prinsipyo ng pulitika.

Common Phrases and Expressions

town politics
The issues and activities related to local governments.
pulitika ng bayan
who controls the politics?
Who has the power to lead the majority.
sino ang nagmamando sa pulitika?

Related Words

election
A process of choosing government leaders through voting.
halalan
law
Rules enforced by the state aimed at governing society.
batas

Slang Meanings

Dancing around or in the vicinity of power
There's too much politics again in the barangay, it's like everyone is fighting.
Sobrang pulitika na naman sa barangay, parang lahat nag-aaway.
Like a game, often changes
Why is it that during elections, politics seems to drain people's trust?
Bakit tuwing eleksyon, parang pulitika na nauubos ang tiwala ng mga tao?
Gossip about people in government
Politics is being spread again in the store, there's new gossip about the mayor!
Nagkalat na naman ang pulitika sa tindahan, may bagong chika tungkol sa mayor!
Shamelessness for personal benefit
Wow, he's so politicized, it's all for his own benefit.
Grabe, sobrang pulitika na lang din siya, para lang sa sarili niyang kapakanan.