root word: sanggaláng
pananggaláng: something used for protection or defense
pananggaláng: shield
Not to be confused with pananggal, whose root word is tanggal and refers to a device used for removing things.
There is also the similiar-looking word pananghal, whose root word is tanghal and means something suitable for exhibit or performance.
KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
panganggalang: anumang ginagamit na panangga upang hindi masaktan, masugatan, mapinsalaan, mapahamak, o tablan ng bisa
