Sapuhunan (en. Capital)

/sapuˈhunan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of wealth invested in a business or investment.
Sufficient capital is needed to start a business.
Kailangan ng sapat na sapuhunan para sa pagsisimula ng negosyo.
The money used to create products or services.
Capital is essential for the development of business units.
Ang sapuhunan ay mahalaga sa pagpapaunlad ng mga yunit ng negosyo.
The source of financial resources for projects and investments.
It's a good idea to increase capital for the new project.
Magandang ideya na dagdagan ang sapuhunan para sa bagong proyekto.

Etymology

from the words 'sapu' and 'hanan'

Common Phrases and Expressions

large capital
a significant amount allocated for business
malaking sapuhunan
insufficient capital
not enough money for necessary expenses
kulang ang sapuhunan

Related Words

investment
A term that refers to any form of wealth placed in a business.
puhunan
capital decrease
The situation where the value of capital is declining.
kababaan ng sapuhunan

Slang Meanings

Triple threat.
He's so good at sports, arts, and academics, he's like a triple threat!
Sobrang galing niya sa sports, arts, at academics, parang sapuhunan!
All-around talented person.
She's really the all-around talented person in the group, she has all the skills.
Siya talaga ang sapuhunan ng grupo, lahat ng skills meron siya.