Kumandili (en. Command)

/ku.man.dili/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of commanding or expressing a desire.
The teacher's command helped the students know their tasks.
Ang kumandili ng guro ay nakatulong sa mga mag-aaral na malaman ang kanilang mga gawain.
A systematic process of managing a group or situation.
The command in the project requires good organization.
Ang kumandili sa proyekto ay nangangailangan ng mahusay na organisasyon.
verb
The act of giving an order or assisting in making decisions.
He commanded his colleagues to make a quick decision.
Kumandili siya sa mga kasamahan niya upang makakuha ng mabilis na desisyon.

Etymology

from the word 'kumandi' meaning 'to command' or 'to tell'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Command properly.
Give orders that are clear and useful.
Kumandili ng maayos.

Related Words

subordinate
A person given orders or tasks.
utusan

Slang Meanings

Repaying a debt, especially to someone from your age group.
You should kumandili already, because I can't afford those new shoes anymore.
Kumandili ka na, kasi di ko na kayang bagong sapatos na yan.
To return a favor, usually in a simple way.
You should kumandili in return for everything I've done for you.
Dapat ka ring kumandili kapalit ng lahat ng ginawa ko sayo.
To give a little help or support.
You should kumandili to your classmates who need it.
Kumandili ka naman sa mga kaklase mong nangangailangan.