From root: milyon
Usage Note
Milyunaryo refers to a person of great wealth. It is often used to describe someone who has achieved a high status through money.
Examples
" Milyunaryo na siya ngayon. "
Natural Translation
He is a millionaire now.
Literal Translation
Millionaire already he now.
" Ang lalaking iyon ay isang milyunaryo. "
Natural Translation
That man is a millionaire.
Literal Translation
The man that is a millionaire.
" Naging milyunaryo siya hindi sa pamana kundi sa tiyaga at pagsisikap sa loob ng maraming taon. "
Natural Translation
He became a millionaire not through inheritance but through perseverance and hard work over many years.
Literal Translation
Became millionaire he not in inheritance but in perseverance and hard-work in inside of many years.
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