Saklangan (en. Protection)

/saˈklaŋan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being under protection.
The protection of his family provided him with assurance.
Ang saklangan ng kanyang pamilya ay nagbigay sa kanya ng katiyakan.
A place that serves as a refuge or hideout.
Your den is a refuge for wild animals.
Ang iyung den ay isang saklangan para sa mga ligaw na hayop.
An item used to cover another item.
He used a tarp as protection from the rain.
Gumamit siya ng tarp bilang saklangan sa ulan.

Etymology

from the root word 'saklaw' which means 'cover' or 'scope'

Common Phrases and Expressions

covers
things that serve as protection or covers
mga saklang

Related Words

scope
Refers to the extent that is covered or encompassed.
saklaw

Slang Meanings

scary or alarming
This act is really frightening in the eyes of many.
Ang gawang ito ay talagang saklangan sa mata ng marami.
surprising or shocking
That news was so shocking, I had no words.
Sobrang saklangan ng balitang iyon, wala akong masabi.