Sanggalang (en. Protection)
/sang-ga-lang/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of defending or protecting a person, group, or thing.
Teachers have the duty to protect their students.
Ang mga guro ay may tungkulin ng pagsanggalang sa kanilang mga estudyante.
A form of protection against danger or harm.
The wall serves as protection from the storm.
Ang pader ay nagsisilbing sanggalang mula sa bagyo.
Etymology
word root: lang
Common Phrases and Expressions
protection from God
Protection or help from God.
sanggalang ng Diyos
Related Words
defend
The act of defending or reinforcing a position.
tanggol
Slang Meanings
A very chaotic or disastrous situation.
The party yesterday was so chaotic, it was like a sanggalang behind the school.
Ang gulo ng party kahapon, parang nagsanggalang sa likod ng school.
Walking with a purpose or with deep thoughts.
Why do you look so intense? What happened? You seem to have a sanggalang.
Bakit parang largado ka? Anong nangyari? Mukhang may sanggalang ka.