я велел им

I told them to

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phrase Uncommon #23,091
I told them to Used when giving instructions or an order to someone. The subject is masculine; a woman would say "я велела им".
RU: Я велел им закрыть дверь.
EN: I told them to close the door.

Я велел им поехать.

I told them to go.

Я велел им меня подождать.

I told them to wait for me.

Я велел им это сделать.

I told them to do it.

Я велел им идти домой.

I told them to go home.

Я велел им пойти.

I told them to go.