Manduhan (en. To command)

/man'du.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to give orders or instructions.
You command everyone for the tasks of the project.
Manduhan mo ang lahat ng mga gawain para sa proyekto.
To guide or lead other people.
You should command as the leader of the group.
Dapat kang manduhan bilang pinuno ng grupo.
To intervene in resolving a situation.
With his ability, he can command this crisis.
Sa kanyang kakayahan, manduhan niya ang krisis na ito.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'duha' meaning 'two'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

commanding instructions
to provide clear orders
manduhan ng tagubilin

Related Words

leadership
The ability to lead and give orders.
pamumuno
control
The power over a situation.
kontrol

Slang Meanings

debt of gratitude
As long as you're there, let's settle our debts to each other.
Basta't nandiyan ka, manduhan na tayo sa mga utang natin sa isa't isa.
helping each other with problems
Let's just help each other with what we're going through, to make it easier.
Manduhan na lang tayo sa mga pinagdaraanan natin, para mas madali.