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.