Magpasugo (en. To send someone)

mag-pah-SOO-go

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of sending someone to oversee or do something.
He sent a staff to deliver the message.
Nagpasugo siya ng isang tauhan upang dalhin ang mensahe.
Command to perform a specific task or duty.
Send him to organize the papers.
Magpasugo ka sa kanya na mag-ayos ng mga papeles.

Etymology

from the root 'sugo' meaning 'to command' or 'to send'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to send someone
to send someone for a specific purpose
magpasugo ng tao

Related Words

messenger
a person who is commanded or sent to perform a task.
sugo

Slang Meanings

To assign or initiate work.
Okay, let's get started and assign tasks for our project.
Sige, magpasugo na tayo para sa proyekto natin.
To ask for orders or tasks to be done.
Just give me the orders, and I'll follow.
Magpasugo ka na lang, at susunod ako.