Magsugo (en. To command)
maɡˈsuɡo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of giving orders or assigning tasks.
Send help to our fellow countrymen.
Magsugo ka ng tulong sa ating mga kababayan.
The action of calling someone to do something.
Let's send them before it gets dark.
Magsugo na tayo bago magdilim.
Requesting or calling for someone to take a specific action.
Send a statement regarding the situation.
Magsugo ng pahayag ukol sa sitwasyon.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'sugo' meaning 'messenger' or 'command'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
send a person
To order a person to do something.
magsugo ng tao
send a message
To relay information through a person.
magsugo ng mensahe
Related Words
messenger
A person who is sent with orders or messages.
sugo
order
A statement that expresses a command or directive.
utos
Slang Meanings
to command or delegate work to others
Boss said, send people for the cleanup.
Sabi ni boss, magsugo ka ng mga tao para sa cleanup.
to speak or command with a beautiful voice
You're great at commanding, it's like you have power in your voice!
Ang galing mong magsugo, parang may power ka sa boses mo!