eleksiyon
eleksiyón with stress marks
election
Usage Note
Eleksiyon is the standard term for a political election in the Philippines, held every three years for local and national positions. Elections generate intense public interest, celebration, and debate in Filipino communities, making this one of the most culturally charged words in everyday Tagalog.
Examples
" Malapit na ang eleksiyon. "
Natural Translation
The election is near.
Literal Translation
Near already the election.
" Aktibo ang mga tao sa panahon ng eleksiyon. "
Natural Translation
People are active during election time.
Literal Translation
Active the people in-the time of election.
" Tuwing dumarating ang eleksiyon, nagiging mainit ang usapan sa pagitan ng magkakaibang panig sa komunidad. "
Natural Translation
Whenever the election comes around, the discussions between different sides in the community grow heated.
Literal Translation
Every comes the election, becoming heated the conversation in between of differing sides in community.
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