Command in Malayalam

Command, as an order given by someone in authority, is ആജ്ഞ (aajna) in Malayalam. The word is formal and firm, used of military orders, royal commands and the commands of a god in religious texts.

Most common translation

ആജ്ഞ (aajna)

Order, command.

നായകന്റെ ആജ്ഞ എല്ലാവരും അനുസരിച്ചു.

naayakante aajna ellaavarum anusarichu.

Everyone obeyed the leader's command.

All Malayalam words for “command”

ഉത്തരവ് (uthravu) is the everyday word for an order or permission, ആജ്ഞാപിക്കുക (aajnaapikkuka) is the verb to command, and അരുള്‍ (arul) is a gracious or divine command.

Common questions

How do you say command in Malayalam?

ആജ്ഞ (aajna) is the standard word for a command or order.

Which word is used in ordinary speech?

ഉത്തരവ് (uthravu) is heard more often, covering an order or permission given.