From root: negosyo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagnegosyo
nag-ne-GOS-yo
did business
Present (Incomplete)
nagnenegosyo
nag-ne-ne-GOS-yo
doing business
Future (Contemplated)
magnenegosyo
mag-ne-ne-GOS-yo
will do business
Usage Note
Magnegosyo is used when discussing the act of starting or managing an enterprise, whether it's a small sari-sari store or a larger corporate venture. It implies a long-term entrepreneurial effort rather than a one-time trade or purchase.
Examples
" Gusto kong magnegosyo. "
Natural Translation
I want to start a business.
Literal Translation
Want I to-do-business.
" Gusto naming magnegosyo sa mall. "
Natural Translation
We want to do business at the mall.
Literal Translation
Want we to-do-business at mall.
" Nang mawalan ng trabaho ang aking ama, nagpasya siyang magnegosyo ng pagkain sa harap ng aming bahay. "
Natural Translation
When my father lost his job, he decided to start a food business in front of our house.
Literal Translation
When lost of work the my father, decided he to-do-business of food in front of our house.
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