sagang

sagang v {1} [A; a12] fend o?
, ward o?
or block a thrust or blow.
Wà siya makasagang (makapanagang) sa ákung hampak, He wasnt able to ward o?
my blows.
{2} [A; a12] support, keep weight up.
Kining parúlus mauy musagang sa mga busaug, This crossbeam is what supports the joists.
n {1} protection.
Tambal nga muhátag sab ug talagsaung sagang sa mga sakit sa pánit, Medicine that gives unusual protection against skin diseases.
{2} the action of fending o?
a blow.
paN- v [A] answer, respond to a query.
Wà ku makapanagang sa kinalisdang tuksù sa banggà, I was not able to answer the hardest question in the contest.
n s.t.
magical (charm, medicinal concoction, prayer) worn on the body as a defense against evil spirits or influences.
sagangságang v [A; c] ward o?
hunger, di?
culty temporarily.
Makasagangságang giyud ning lagutmun sa kagútum, We can depend on root crops for food during the lean months.