Pagutusan (en. To command)

pa-gu-tu-san

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of giving an order or instruction.
The command is an important part of leadership.
Ang pagutusan ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng pamumuno.
A situation where a person is ordered to perform a specific task.
The command can lead to competition in the workplace.
Ang pagutusan ay maaaring magdulot ng kumpetisyon sa lugar ng trabaho.
A system of conveying instructions or directions.
During a command, clear communication is necessary.
Sa panahon ng pagutusan, kailangan ang malinaw na komunikasyon.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'utos', which means to give an order or instruction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to command a person
giving an order to a specific individual
pagutusan ng isang tao
commanded person
the person who was ordered
napag-utusan

Related Words

order
The word 'utos' refers to an order or direction given to a person.
utos
worker
The worker is the person who is commanded or employed.
manggagawa

Slang Meanings

informal way of giving instructions, like 'just a suggestion'
Come on, just give me some ideas for this project.
Tara, pugutan mo nga ako ng mga ideas para sa project na 'to.
to be bossy or arrogant when giving orders
You're so full of yourself, acting like you're someone to command.
Ang sasarap ng utak mo, akala mo kung sino kang pagutusan.