Pansanggalang (en. Defense)
pahn-sahng-gah-lahng
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.