Pagsalig

dependence; reliance; trustnoun

Alternative meanings

Dependence, reliance, or trust in someone or something; the act or state of trusting, depending on, or relying on a person, relationship, system, or situation.

Pronunciation

pag-SAH-lig

Root and affixes

From the root salig, to trust, believe, or rely on. With pag-, it forms the noun pagsalig: trust or the act of trusting.

Variants or conjugations

salig = to trust or depend on; magsalig = to rely on; nagsalig = relies on / depends on; masaligon = confident; kasaligan = reliable

Related words and expressions

trust; reliable; assurance; relationship; help; support

Meaning and usage notes

Pagsalig can mean positive trust or dependence/reliance. For dependency as an office, department, or government branch, opisina, departamento, or ahensiya may fit depending on context.