nasasanligan

English: Translation

A person, object, institution, or principle that serves as a source of support, strength, protection, or reliance.

Part of Speech

noun

Example Sentence

Iya ana nasasanligan nira sa panaon nin pangangaipo.

English: Example Sentence

He/She is the one they rely on in times of need.

Morphology

[ROOT: sanlig]

Notes

Compare:

rigay — a free-standing object or structure that is tilted or out of plumb.
tagilid — leaning or lying to one side, often because of imbalance or because it is resting on its side.
sanlig — leaning against another object for support.
sowi’ — hanging upside down from the feet or base.
waring — worn or positioned incorrectly (e.g., clothing or footwear).

Linguistic History

Sanlig emphasizes support through contact with another object, rather than merely describing an object’s orientation.