Magutos (en. To command)

ma-gu-tos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or deed meaning to give a command.
He commanded his staff to create the report.
Nagutos siya sa kanyang mga tauhan na gumawa ng report.
The act of a sentence that orders or tells what should be done.
In his speech, he commanded that the rules be followed.
Sa kanyang talumpati, nagutos siya na sundin ang mga patakaran.
A way of expressing that instructs others to take steps that should be performed.
It is necessary to give commands clearly so that everyone understands.
Kailangan magutos nang maayos upang maintindihan ng lahat.

Etymology

From the root word 'gutos' which means 'to command' or 'to give an order'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Give a command!
Issue the order or manage the tasks.
Magutos ka!
Rotate the commands.
Give the necessary orders properly.
Paikutin ang mga utos.

Related Words

command
A statement that instructs or tells what should be done.
utos
obedient
Needed to follow orders or commands.
asiwa

Slang Meanings

to give orders or instructions
Of course, give orders to your team about what they should do.
Siyempre, magutos ka sa team mo kung anong dapat nilang gawin.
to be bossy or powerful
You're always being bossy, as if you're the boss here!
Palagi kang nagiging magutos, parang ikaw na ang boss dito!
to speak with authority
When he ordered, everyone became silent and listened.
Nang magutos siya, lahat ay tumahimik at nakinig.