Pananggalang (en. Defense)
/pɐnɐŋɡalɐŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A method or activity used for protection or defense.
Self-defense is important in times of danger.
Ang pananggalang sa sarili ay mahalaga sa oras ng panganib.
A term for tools or measures to prevent harmful events.
We need an effective defense against natural disasters.
Kailangan natin ng epektibong pananggalang laban sa mga natural na kalamidad.
A strategy undertaken to defend a viewpoint or position.
He used a defense in his argument to maintain his opinion.
Gumamit siya ng pananggalang sa kanyang argumento upang mapanatili ang kanyang opinyon.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'angal' which means to defend or rescue.
Common Phrases and Expressions
self-defense
Act of defending one's own safety.
pananggalang sa sarili
defense against danger
Measures taken to prevent threats.
pananggalang laban sa panganib
Related Words
care
The process of protecting or caring for a person or thing.
pangangalaga
safeguard
Measures to maintain or protect something from damage.
salvaguarda
Slang Meanings
Counter or defense
Our team's defense was really solid in the game earlier.
Ang pananggalang ng team namin ay sobrang solid sa laro kanina.
Protection or safeguard
We need a safeguard for our information online.
Kailangan natin ng pananggalang para sa mga impormasyon natin online.
Strategy in matches or competition
We need a good strategy to beat our opponent.
Kailangan namin ng magandang pananggalang para matalo ang kalaban namin.