From root: negosyo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ininegosyo
i-ni-ne-GOS-yo
invested or traded
Present (Incomplete)
inine-negosyo
i-ni-ne-ne-GOS-yo
investing or trading
Future (Contemplated)
ine-negosyo
i-ne-ne-GOS-yo
will invest or trade
Usage Note
Inegosyo is used when a specific resource or amount of money is the focus of being utilized for a business venture. It is typically heard in contexts where someone is advised to invest their savings or assets rather than spending them on personal expenses.
Examples
" Inegosyo niya ang ipon niya. "
Natural Translation
He invested his savings.
Literal Translation
Invested he the savings his.
" Gusto niyang inegosyo ang lumang kotse. "
Natural Translation
He wants to invest in the old car.
Literal Translation
Want he invest the old car.
" Sa halip na gastahin sa luho, mas mabuting inegosyo ang naipon mo para lumago ito sa paglipas ng panahon. "
Natural Translation
Instead of spending it on luxuries, it's better to invest your savings so that it grows over time.
Literal Translation
In place of spending on luxury, more good to-invest the saved your so-that grow it in passing of time.
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