pagpalig-on

reinforcement; supportnoun

Alternative meanings

the act of reinforcing; strengthening; additional support; extra help; material, person, or measure that makes something stronger, safer, or more effective

Pronunciation

pahg-pah-LEEG-ohn

Root and affixes

From lig-on, strong or solid. With pa- and pag-, pagpalig-on expresses the act of making something stronger or reinforcing it.

Variants or conjugations

pagpalig-on = reinforcement; palig-on = to reinforce; suporta = support; dugang tabang = extra help; reinforcement = technical reinforcement

Related words and expressions

strong, strength, support, help, additional, protection, security

Meaning and usage notes

Works for school, structural, military, security, or support reinforcement. For a reinforcement as a new person on a team, use dugang nga tawo or bag-ong miyembro.