kasangga
kasanggá with stress marks
ally; teammate
From root: sangga
Usage Note
Kasangga, derived from sangga meaning to shield or block, refers to an ally, partner, or teammate who stands beside you and provides support. It is used across sports, politics, military, and everyday relationships to express solidarity — someone who has your back.
Examples
" Magaling ang aking kasangga. "
Natural Translation
My teammate is good.
Literal Translation
Skilled the my ally.
" Ang aking kasangga sa laro ay napakagaling. "
Natural Translation
My teammate in the game is very skilled.
Literal Translation
The my ally in-the game is very-skilled.
" Sa bawat mahirap na laban, kailangan mo ng kasanggang handang tumayo sa tabi mo anuman ang mangyari. "
Natural Translation
In every tough fight, you need an ally who is ready to stand by your side no matter what happens.
Literal Translation
In each difficult that fight, need you of ally-that ready to-stand at side your whatever the happen.
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