Utusutusan (en. Mandate)

u-tu-su-tu-san

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is tasked or entrusted with a certain job or duty.
He is the one assigned to the tasks in the office.
Siya ang utusutusan ng mga gawain sa opisina.
A linguistic part referring to an instruction or command.
The order must be followed by all colleagues.
Ang utusutusan ay dapat sundin ng lahat ng kasamahan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'utos' meaning 'command' combined with the suffix 'an' referring to the place or thing involved in the command.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tasked with time
a foundation where tasks are based on a specific time or period.
utusutusan ng oras

Related Words

command
A person who gives orders or instructions.
utusan
command
The act or result of an order given to a person.
utos

Slang Meanings

a sequence of commands
Sometimes, it feels like I'm just being ordered around by my friends on projects.
Minsan, parang utusutusan na lang ako ng mga tropa ko sa projects.
things commanded by others
I don't just want to be ordered around, I want to lead sometimes.
Hindi lang ako utusutusan, gusto ko rin mamuno minsan.
like a follower
That kid is ordered around too much, he doesn't know how to stand on his own anymore.
Masyadong utusutusan yung bata, di na siya marunong tumayo sa sarili niyang paa.