From root: halal
Usage Note
Pagkahalal refers to the condition or the event of a candidate successfully winning an election. It focuses on the result of the voting process.
Examples
" Masaya ako sa pagkahalal niya. "
Natural Translation
I am happy about his/her election.
Literal Translation
Happy I at election his/her.
" Pagkatapos ng pagkahalal, nagtrabaho siya. "
Natural Translation
After being elected, he/she worked.
Literal Translation
After of being-elected, worked he/she.
" Matapos ang pagkahalal ng bagong pangulo, umasa ang mga tao na magkakaroon ng tunay na pagbabago sa bansa. "
Natural Translation
After the election of the new president, the people hoped that there would be real change in the country.
Literal Translation
After the election of new president, hoped the people that will-have of true change in country.
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