pangabang v 1To rescue; [to interrupt in order to offset injury or damage]. Ka du-on nalonod diò to “pool”, moon-ing kandan ka namataan no warò nakapangabang. At the time that someone was drowned at the pool, there were many who were aware who were weren't able to go to the rescue. Lagboy igka-aras su naan din no warò ogpakabulig to oghimu to pinayag. Koddì on ka nakapangabang. It was very upsetting because she supposed that there wouldn't be anyone who could help her to make a rice granary. I was the one who was able to come to [her] rescue. Ogpatokawan on no warò ogpakapangabang. They will cause [the people] to be taken by surprise and then no one will be able to rescue them. 2To come to someone's defense. 3To rescue or save. 4To help out of a difficult situation. see fr.: bulig₂.