negosyo
negósyo with stress marks
business
Usage Note
Negosyo refers to any commercial activity, ranging from large corporations to small local ventures like sari-sari stores. It is commonly used with the prefix mag- (magnegosyo) to describe the act of starting, managing, or being in business.
Examples
" Maganda ang negosyo nila. "
Natural Translation
Their business is doing well.
Literal Translation
Good the business their.
" Nagsimula siya ng maliit na negosyo. "
Natural Translation
He started a small business.
Literal Translation
Started he of small business.
" Bago ka magsimula ng negosyo, mag-ipon ka muna ng sapat na puhunan para hindi ka malugi agad. "
Natural Translation
Before you start a business, first save up enough capital so you don't go bankrupt right away.
Literal Translation
Before you start of business, save you first of enough capital so-that not you go-bankrupt immediately.
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