Meaning of sagang

hindrance

parry

v. 1. fend off, ward off or block a thrust or blow. Wà siya makasagang (makapanagang) sa ákung hampak, He wasn’t able to ward off my blows; 2. 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 off a blow. paN- v. 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. something magical (charm, medicinal concoction, prayer) worn on the body as a defense against evil spirits or influences. sagangságang v. ward off hunger, difficulty temporarily. Makasagangságang giyud ning lagutmun sa kagútum, We can depend on root crops for food during the lean months.