From root: puhunan
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
namuhunan
na-mu-HU-nan
invested
Present (Incomplete)
namamuhunan
na-ma-mu-HU-nan
investing
Future (Contemplated)
mamamuhunan
ma-ma-mu-HU-nan
will invest
Usage Note
Mamuhunan is used when referring to investing capital in a business or committing time and effort into a personal endeavor. It carries a sense of looking forward to a future gain or result, whether financial or relational.
Examples
" Gusto kong mamuhunan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I want to invest now.
Literal Translation
Want I to-invest now.
" Gusto niyang mamuhunan sa negosyo. "
Natural Translation
He wants to invest in a business.
Literal Translation
Want he/she to invest in business.
" Bago ka mamuhunan sa anumang negosyo, mag-aral ka muna nang mabuti para hindi malugi ang ipon mo. "
Natural Translation
Before you invest in any business, study carefully first so you don't lose your savings.
Literal Translation
Before you invest in any business, study you first well so not lose the savings your.
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