Komando (en. Commando)

/komaṅdo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A military unit trained for special operations.
The commandos were dispatched on a mission to rescue the hostage.
Ang mga komando ay ipinadala sa misyon upang kunin ang bihag.
A person who is a member of a commando unit.
The commando has unique skills in combat.
Ang komando ay mayroong natatanging kakayahan sa pakikidigma.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'comando'

Common Phrases and Expressions

operational commando
A group of commandos carrying out specific operations.
komando operatibo

Related Words

Department of Defense
The agency responsible for military operations.
kagawaran ng depensa

Slang Meanings

Operative, often used in relation to military or tasks that require skill.
We need an operative for this mission, we can't just have some random guys.
Kailangan natin ng komando para sa misyon na ito, hindi pwede yung tangang tropa lang.
A person with significant influence or power, often in situations that involve humor.
He's the commander of the party, everyone just follows him!
Siya ang komando sa party, lahat ng tao ay sumusunod sa kanya!
Self-confident, like a tough guy.
He walked into the bar like a commander, even though he was alone.
Pumunta siya sa bar na parang komando, kahit na wala siyang kasama.