Pagkakasandal (en. Leaning)

/pag-kaka-sandal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of leaning against something.
His leaning against the wall seems like he's resting.
Ang pagkakasandal niya sa dingding ay tila nagpapahinga siya.
A position where a person is leaning or resting on a surface.
The child's leaning on the table provided support while studying.
Ang pagkakasandal ng bata sa mesa ay nagbigay sa kanya ng suporta habang nag-aaral.
Having total or strong support from something or someone.
Leaning on her friend provided strength to her during trials.
Ang pagkakasandal sa kanyang kaibigan ay nagbigay lakas sa kanya sa mga pagsubok.

Etymology

root word: lean

Common Phrases and Expressions

leaning on someone
depending or relying on someone for support
pagkakasandal sa isang tao
leaning against the wall
pushed up against the wall for support
nagkakasandal sa pader

Related Words

lean
An act of leaning or relying on something or someone.
sandali

Slang Meanings

leaning on a person or thing
I'm so tired, so I let myself lean on him.
Nasa sobrang pagod ako, kaya't hinayaan kong magkakasandal ako sa kanya.
constantly leaning on someone for help or support
It seems like she always leans on me whenever she has a problem.
Parang palaging pagkakasandal siya sa akin kapag may problema.