Defence in Tagalog

“Defence” in Tagalog is “Depensa” or “Tanggi.” This term encompasses protection, resistance, and safeguarding against threats or attacks. Understanding its usage helps grasp how Filipinos express concepts of protection and security in everyday conversation.

[Words] = Defence

[Definition]:

• Defence /dɪˈfens/
• Noun 1: The action of defending from or resisting attack.
• Noun 2: Military measures or resources for protecting a country.
• Noun 3: The case presented by or on behalf of the party accused of a crime or being sued in a civil lawsuit.
• Verb: To protect or guard against attack or harm.

[Synonyms] = Depensa, Tanggi, Proteksyon, Sanggalang, Pagtatanggol

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The country strengthened its defence system to protect against external threats.
• Ex1_PH: Pinalakas ng bansa ang sistema ng depensa nito upang protektahan laban sa panlabas na banta.
• Ex2_EN: The lawyer prepared a strong defence for his client in court.
• Ex2_PH: Ang abogado ay naghanda ng malakas na depensa para sa kanyang kliyente sa korte.
• Ex3_EN: Self-defence training helps people protect themselves in dangerous situations.
• Ex3_PH: Ang pagsasanay sa sariling pagtatanggol ay tumutulong sa mga tao na protektahan ang kanilang sarili sa mapanganib na sitwasyon.
• Ex4_EN: The team’s defence was outstanding during the championship game.
• Ex4_PH: Ang depensa ng koponan ay kahanga-hanga sa laro ng kampeonato.
• Ex5_EN: He came to her defence when she was being criticized unfairly.
• Ex5_PH: Siya ay dumating sa kanyang tanggi nang siya ay pinupuna nang hindi makatarungan.