Pagmamanda (en. Commanding)

/pag-ma-man-da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of giving orders or controlling others.
The principal's commanding presence is needed to maintain order in the school.
Ang pagmamanda ng punong guro ay kailangan upang mapanatili ang kaayusan sa paaralan.
Representation of authority in a specific situation.
Commanding the army requires strong discipline.
Ang pagmamanda sa hukbo ay nangangailangan ng matibay na disiplina.
verb
The process of expressing or forming orders.
Commanding is essential in leading a group.
Ang pagmamanda ay mahalaga sa pamumuno ng isang grupo.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'manda', which means to command or to give an order.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under command
Under the authority or control of someone.
sa ilalim ng pagmamanda

Related Words

messenger
A person who receives orders from someone else.
utusan
leadership
The ability to lead or manage a group.
pamumuno

Slang Meanings

A more formal way of saying goodbye or having a conversation.
He had a paga-manda because he wanted to discuss the issues properly.
Nagpagmamanda kasi gusto niyang mapag-usapan nang maayos ang mga isyu.
Giving a warning or instruction that feels overly formal.
I don't want a pagmamanda, I prefer a casual conversation.
Ayaw ko ng pagmamanda, gusto ko 'yung casual na usapan lang.