puhunan
PUHUNAN is a word in Cebuano with its meaning in English.
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.