Kutusan (en. Command)

ku-tus-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A decision or command given by an authority.
The teacher's command must be followed by the students.
Ang kutusan ng guro ay dapat sundin ng mga estudyante.
The process of giving orders to someone else.
The command may cause a change in a situation.
Ang kutusan ay maaaring magsanhi ng pagbabago sa isang sitwasyon.
A statement that indicates what should be done.
That command is clear and easy to understand.
Ang kutusang iyon ay maliwanag at madaling unawain.

Etymology

Originates from the root word 'kutu' meaning command or decision.

Common Phrases and Expressions

accept the command
To comply or proceed with the given order.
tanggapin ang kutusan
give a command
To order or provide direction to others.
magbigay ng kutusan

Related Words

order
An act of giving a command or direction.
utos

Slang Meanings

Order or instruction
I followed my boss's kutusan regarding the project.
Sinunod ko ang kutusan ng boss ko tungkol sa proyekto.
Command or call to attention
It seems like there's a kutusan coming my way. What does he need?
Parang may kutusan siya sa akin. Anong kailangan niya?
Instruction or request
He gave a kutusan to buy the food.
Nagbigay siya ng kutusan na bilhin ang pagkain.