sagang
SAGANG is a word in Cebuano with its meaning in English.
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.