commandments
word · lemma: commandment
/kəˈmændmənts/
/kəmˈɑːndmənts/
Definition
Commandments are important rules or laws, especially those given by a higher authority or religion, such as the famous Ten Commandments in the Bible.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used in religious or moral contexts, especially referencing the 'Ten Commandments.' Rare in everyday conversation unless discussing rules or religious teachings.
Spanish: mandamientosPortuguese (BR): mandamentosPortuguese (PT): mandamentosChinese (Simplified): 戒律 - 诫命Chinese (Traditional): 戒律 - 誡命Hindi: आज्ञाएँ - धर्मादेशArabic: الوصاياBengali: নিয়ম - আদেশ (ধর্মীয়)Russian: заповедиJapanese: 戒律 - 十戒Vietnamese: giới luật - điều rănKorean: 계명Turkish: emir - buyruk (dini)Urdu: احکاماتIndonesian: perintah - hukum (agama)
Example Sentences
The Bible contains the Ten Commandments.
basic
Many religions have their own commandments.
basic
We should follow these commandments to live better lives.
basic
He tries to live by the commandments he learned as a child.
natural
Breaking these commandments is seen as a serious mistake in their community.
natural
My grandmother often reminds us of the old commandments she grew up with.
natural