From root: puhunan
Usage Note
Mapuhunan is used to describe an individual or a company that has a large amount of capital at their disposal.
Examples
" Mapuhunan ang kompanya nila. "
Natural Translation
Their company is well-capitalized.
Literal Translation
Well-capitalized the company theirs.
" Dapat mapuhunan ang negosyo. "
Natural Translation
The business should be well-capitalized.
Literal Translation
Must well-capitalized the business.
" Dahil mapuhunan ang kanilang negosyo, kaya nilang palawakin ang operasyon nang hindi umaasa sa utang mula sa bangko. "
Natural Translation
Because their business is well-capitalized, they are able to expand operations without relying on a loan from the bank.
Literal Translation
Because well-capitalized the their business, able they to-expand the operation without relying on loan from the bank.
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