From root: puhunan
Usage Note
Pampuhunan describes funds or assets specifically set aside to be used as business capital.
Examples
" Wala akong pampuhunan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I have no investment capital now.
Literal Translation
None I money-for-investment now.
" Kailangan ko ng pampuhunan. "
Natural Translation
I need some capital for investment.
Literal Translation
Need I of money-for-investment.
" Inipon niya nang matagal ang perang pampuhunan bago siya nangahas na magbukas ng sarili niyang maliit na tindahan. "
Natural Translation
She saved up her investment money for a long time before she dared to open her own small store.
Literal Translation
Saved she for long the money-for-investment before she dared open of own her small store.
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