komando

Komando is a term used in several languages to denote command or a type of elite military unit commonly translated as commando. In Indonesian and Malay, komando generally means “command” or “order,” and it is also used in military contexts to refer to commando-style units and operations, including phrases such as komando pasukan khusus (special forces command). In Turkish, komando denotes commando troops or units trained for rapid assault and reconnaissance. In German, the related term Kommando means a command, staff, or the group in charge of a mission, and it can refer to a unit or to the act of commanding itself.

Etymology: The word ultimately derives from Romance-language roots related to commanding, with forms that appear in French and English as command. The spelling komando, with a hard k, reflects phonetic adaptations in languages that favor a k sound or direct borrowing, while German uses Kommando with a double m.

Usage: The meaning of komando varies by language and context. It can refer to an order or directive, the chain of command, or to a military or police unit trained for special operations, reconnaissance, or raids. In popular culture and media, the term may appear in headlines or titles connected to commando activities or figures described as komando. See also Kommando, Commando, Command.