utos
utós with stress marks
order; command; mandate
Usage Note
Utos is a fundamental word for a command or instruction given by an authority figure — a parent, employer, military officer, or deity. 'Utos ng Diyos' (God's command) and 'utos ng boss' are both common phrases, reflecting a culture of hierarchical respect.
Examples
" Sundin mo ang utos ko. "
Natural Translation
Follow my order.
Literal Translation
Follow you the order my.
" Sumunod siya sa utos ng kanyang commanding officer. "
Natural Translation
He/She followed the order of his/her commanding officer.
Literal Translation
Followed he/she in-the order of-the his/her commanding officer.
" Bagaman mabigat ang utos ng kanilang amo, sumunod pa rin sila dahil takot silang mawalan ng trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Although their employer's order was harsh, they still obeyed because they were afraid of losing their jobs.
Literal Translation
Although heavy the order of their boss, followed still they because afraid they-to lose of work.
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