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.