PUHUNAN

PUHUNAN is a Cebuano word. In English, it means...

puhúnan n {1} capital invested in a business or gambling.
{2} any source of profit.
Láway ray ákung puhúnan kay maáyu kung muulug-úlug, I had no capital other than my gift of gab because Im good at flattery.
v {1} [A] for an investment to reach a certain amount.
Dílì gamay ang nigusyu nga mupuhú-nan ug nuybinta mil, A business that has ninety thousand for capital is not small.
{2} [A12] get a certain amount as capi-tal.
Nakapuhúnan na ku pára sa súgal, I was given some money for gambling.
{3} [A; c] put down a certain amount as capital.
Pilay ipuhúnan ninyu sa susyu?
How much will you invest in the partnership?
paN- v {1} [A2; c6] use s.t.
as an asset or means to accomplish s.t.
Ubang babáyi mamuhúnan sa ílang kagwápa sa panghantuk, Some women use their beauty to land a husband.
{2} [A2; c] rest up in anticipation of work or ac-tivity.
Namuhúnan kug katúlug pára sa pagbilar rung gabíi, I got some extra sleep because Im going to stay awake all night tonight.
mag-r-() n one who capitalizes.

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