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British English/kəˈmɑːnd/
American English/kəˈmænd/
Russian transcription[kɐˈmandə]
command
command - команда
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command with Russian translation

command usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Собака выполняет мою команду.

The dog follows my command.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он проигнорировал команду и убежал.

He ignored the command and ran off.

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command belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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command synonyms

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What's the difference between command / instruction / order / directive / prompt / signal

🇬🇧English
command

Identical common term for a short training instruction given to a pet.

B1Very Often

Give the dog the command 'sit' before you leave the room.

Дайте собаке команду «сидеть», прежде чем уйти из комнаты.

🇬🇧English

A broader term for guidance or directions; can be a detailed explanation rather than a short cue.

B1Very Often

Follow the instructions for teaching the puppy to sit.

Следуйте инструкциям по обучению щенка командe сидеть.

🇬🇧English

A stronger, more authoritative instruction; implies obedience under authority.

B1Very Often

He gave the dog an order to stop barking.

Он отдал собаке приказ перестать лаять.

D
🇬🇧English
directive

A formal instruction or order, usually from an authority or organization; less common in casual pet training.

B2Often

The shelter issued a directive on handling aggressive dogs.

Приют выпустил директиву по обращению с агрессивными собаками.

🇬🇧English

A hint or assistance used during training to elicit a behavior; less an order and more an aid.

B2Often

Use a verbal prompt to encourage the puppy to come.

Используйте словесную подсказку, чтобы побудить щенка подойти.

🇬🇧English

A nonverbal or verbal cue indicating that an action should occur; often a gesture or sound rather than an order.

B1Very Often

A hand signal told the dog to fetch the ball.

Жест подсказывал собаке принести мяч.

🇬🇧English

A polite asking rather than an authoritative instruction; softer and more optional.

B1Very Often

She requested that her dog wait by the door.

Она попросила собаку подождать у двери.

I
🇬🇧English
imperative

Conveys urgency or necessity; also used grammatically to mean the imperative mood (commands).

C1Rarely

It is imperative that the dog be kept on a leash in this area.

Необходимо, чтобы собака держалась на поводке в этой зоне.

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command translation: команда. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce command

/kəˈmɑːnd/

command translation

команда

command examples

The dog follows my command.

command transcription

/kəˈmɑːnd/, /kəˈmænd/

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command is pronounced as /kəˈmɑːnd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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The dog follows my command. Translation: Собака выполняет мою команду.

Is command part of Pets vocabulary?

Yes, command (команда) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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