commandment
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /kəˈmændmənt/ · UK /kəˈmɑːndmənt/
Forms: commandments
commandment means: A rule that people believe God has given them and that they must obey.
noun
RELIGIOUS RULEB2
A rule that people believe God has given them and that they must obey.
- They obeyed the commandment.
- The children learned the Ten Commandments.
- He believed stealing would break a divine commandment.
Questions about commandment
What does commandment mean?
A rule that people believe God has given them and that they must obey.
What is commandment in other languages?
Türkçe: ilahi emir · Español: mandamiento · Français: commandement · Deutsch: Gebot · Italiano: comandamento · 日本語: 戒律
How do you pronounce commandment?
In American English /kəˈmændmənt/; in British English /kəˈmɑːndmənt/.
How do you use commandment in a sentence?
They obeyed the commandment. The children learned the Ten Commandments.
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