Sugo

mandate; order; command; assignmentnoun

Alternative meanings

An order, instruction, or authority given by someone with power to command. It can refer to a formal mandate, legal order, mission, assignment, or the period of authority of an office depending on context.

Pronunciation

SOO-goh

Root and affixes

Sugo means mandate, order, errand, assignment, or to command. Gisugo means was ordered or assigned. Kasugoan can refer to a commandment. Mandato may also be used as a formal loanword.

Variants or conjugations

mandate; command; commandment; ordered; commander; errand; term of office

Related words and expressions

command; law; authority; office; government; leader; order; responsibility

Meaning and usage notes

Sugo works for mandate as an order or assignment. For political mandate as a term of office, clarify with termino sa katungdanan. For authority or power of command, mando or gahum may fit.