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    Pansanggalang (en. Defense)

    pahn-sahng-gah-lahng

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An object that serves as protection or obstacle.
    The soldiers have defenses against attacks.
    Ang mga sundalo ay may pansanggalang laban sa mga pag-atake.
    A method of executing defense in a fight or complaint.
    His defense is a good argument in court.
    Ang kanyang pansanggalang ay isang magandang argumento sa korte.
    A situation that brings security to a person or group.
    Defense is needed to avoid danger.
    Kailangan ang pansanggalang upang maiwasan ang panganib.

    Etymology

    root word: sanggalang

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    legal defense
    Protection or defense provided by law.
    pansanggalang ng batas
    to be defensive
    To choose a way to protect oneself.
    maging pansanggalang

    Related Words

    to defend
    The action of providing protection or obstruction.
    sanggala
    defender
    A person who provides protection or defense.
    tagapagsanggalang

    Slang Meanings

    a shield or protection from enemies or threats
    We need a defense in this fight, we can't just go in recklessly.
    Kailangan natin ng pansanggalang sa laban na 'to, hindi pwedeng basta-basta.
    defense against others' eyes or opinions
    Sometimes, family is the shield against the hurtful words of others.
    Minsan, ang pamilya ang pansanggalang sa mga masasakit na salita ng iba.
    ways to avoid harm or injury
    Soldiers always have defenses in battle.
    Laging may pansanggalang ang mga sundalo sa laban.