Komander (en. Commander)

/koˈmandɛr/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person with authority in the military or in a team.
He is the commander of the battalion.
Siya ang komander ng batalyon.
A leader who commands or oversees an operation.
The commander is responsible for planning the mission.
Ang komander ay responsable sa pagpaplano ng misyon.
A high-ranking official in an army or military institution.
The commander succeeded in his mission.
Ang komander ay nagtagumpay sa kanyang misyon.

Etymology

From the English word 'commander'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

commander of the army
A high-ranking officer in a military force.
komander ng hukbo
commander of operations
A person who leads a specific operation.
komander ng operasyon

Related Words

commandant
An alternative word for commander, commonly used in a military context.
komandante
general
A high-ranking officer in an army, typically ranking above a commander.
heneral

Slang Meanings

Boss or leader in a casual sense.
Go ahead, commander, you take charge of our strategy.
Sige na, komander, ikaw na bahala sa diskarte natin.
A term used for someone who is in control or authoritative, often with a playful tone.
There it is, there’s always a commander in our group!
Iyan, parating may komander sa grupo namin!
A nickname for someone who gives orders but is also friendly.
He’s the commander but nice, easy to talk to.
Siya ang komander pero mabait, madaling kausap.