From root: halal
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inihalal
i-ni-ha-LAL
elected
Present (Incomplete)
inihahalal
i-ni-ha-ha-LAL
is electing
Future (Contemplated)
ihahalal
i-ha-ha-LAL
will elect
Usage Note
Ihalal is used when referring to the formal process of electing a person to a public office or a leadership position. It is most frequently encountered during election seasons and in formal political or organizational contexts.
Examples
" Ihalal natin ang tapat. "
Natural Translation
Let's elect the honest one.
Literal Translation
Elect by-us the honest.
" Gusto nilang ihalal ang bagong pinuno. "
Natural Translation
They want to elect the new leader.
Literal Translation
Want by-them to-elect the new leader.
" Nais ng mga tao na ihalal ang isang lider na tunay na maglilingkod sa nakararami at hindi sa sarili. "
Natural Translation
The people want to elect a leader who will truly serve the majority and not himself.
Literal Translation
Want of plural people elect the one leader who truly serve to majority and not to self.
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