Economy & Business

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Pagpalain-lain

English

To diversify.verb/verbal noun

Pronunciation: pag-pah-LAH-in LAH-in
Root and affixes: From “lain-lain” = different/varied, with the causative nominal form “pagpalain-lain”.
Meaning and usage notes: Used in business, investment, products, agriculture, education, or any context where options or types are expanded.

Economy & Business

Example 1

Kinahanglan nila nga palain-lainon ang ilang negosyo.

They need to diversify their business.

Example 2

Ang pagpalain-lain sa produkto makatabang sa merkado.

Diversifying the product helps in the market.

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Pag-imbento pag-usab

Actions & States Economy & Business Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

To reinvent.verb/verbal noun

Pronunciation: pag-im-BEN-toh pag-oo-SAB
Root and affixes: From “imbento” = to invent + “pag-usab” = again.
Meaning and usage notes: Can be used for products, ideas, projects, or personal reinvention.

Actions & States

Example 1

Kinahanglan nato nga i-reinvent ang produkto.

We need to reinvent the product.

Example 2

Gusto niya nga bag-ohon pag-usab ang iyang kaugalingon.

He/she wants to reinvent himself/herself.

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Pagpahimutang

Actions & States Economy & Business Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

Positioning.noun

Pronunciation: pag-pah-hee-moo-TANG
Root and affixes: From “butang/himutang” = place or position, with the causative nominal form “pagpahimutang”.
Meaning and usage notes: Can be used for physical location, institutional stance, or brand/market positioning.

Economy & Business

Example 1

Importante ang pagpahimutang sa produkto sa merkado.

The positioning of the product in the market is important.

Example 2

Giplano nila ang pagpahimutang sa mga kagamitan.

They planned the positioning of the equipment.

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Pagsulbad

Actions & States Economy & Business Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

To solve; to settle; to cover.verb/verbal noun

Pronunciation: pag-SOOL-bahd
Root and affixes: From “sulbad” = to solve/solution, with the nominal or verbal form “pagsulbad”.
Meaning and usage notes: For solving a problem, “mosulbad/pagsulbad” is used; for settling a debt or financial obligation, “bayran” or “tumanon ang obligasyon” may fit better.

Actions & States

Example 1

Kinahanglan nato nga sulbaron ang problema karon.

We need to solve the problem now.

Example 2

Iya nang gibayran ang utang.

He/she already settled the debt.

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Dealer

Economy & Business Travel & Transportation Work & Professions

English

Dealer; dealership; concessionaire.noun

Pronunciation: DEE-ler
Root and affixes: Loanword from English “dealer”, commonly used in commerce and vehicle sales.
Meaning and usage notes: For cars or motorcycles, “dealer” is commonly understood; to explain the concept, “awtorisadong tigbaligya” can be used.

Economy & Business

Example 1

Miadto siya sa dealer aron motan-aw og bag-ong sakyanan.

He/she went to the dealership to look at a new vehicle.

Example 2

Awtorisado nga tigbaligya kini sa maong brand.

This is an authorized dealer for that brand.

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Pagkatag-iya

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English

Ownership; titleholding.noun

Pronunciation: pag-kah-tag-EE-yah
Root and affixes: From “tag-iya” = owner, with the nominal form “pagkatag-iya”.
Meaning and usage notes: Used in legal, administrative, registry, or property contexts.

Government, Politics & Law

Example 1

Gipamatud-an niya ang pagkatag-iya sa yuta.

He/she proved ownership of the land.

Example 2

Kinahanglan ang dokumento sa pagkatag-iya sa sakyanan.

The vehicle ownership document is needed.

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Ipadala

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English

To dispatch; to send; to process.verb

Pronunciation: ee-pah-DAH-lah
Root and affixes: From “dala” = to carry/bring, with the causative/directional form “ipadala” = to send.
Meaning and usage notes: For dispatching goods, “ipadala” or “ipadispatsa” can be used; for paperwork, “iproseso” or “atimanon” may fit better.

Actions & States

Example 1

Ipadala nila ang produkto ugma.

They will dispatch the product tomorrow.

Example 2

Gi-proseso dayon ang dokumento sa opisina.

The document was processed quickly at the office.

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Pag-isyu

Actions & States Economy & Business Government, Politics & Law

English

To issue; to dispatch.verb/verbal noun

Pronunciation: pag-EES-yoo
Root and affixes: From “isyu” = to issue, with the nominal or verbal form “pag-isyu”.
Meaning and usage notes: For official documents, “pag-isyu” or “moisyu” is natural; for shipping goods, “ipadala” or “ipadispatsa” may be used.

Government, Politics & Law

Example 1

Ang opisina moisyu sa sertipiko ugma.

The office will issue the certificate tomorrow.

Example 2

Giproseso ang pag-isyu sa lisensya.

The issuance of the license was processed.

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Pag-usbaw

Actions & States Economy & Business Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

Rebound; upturn; increase.noun

Pronunciation: pag-oos-BAW
Root and affixes: From “usbaw” = to rise/improve, with the nominal form “pag-usbaw”.
Meaning and usage notes: Can be used for the economy, prices, results, health, or any indicator that rises again.

Economy & Business

Example 1

Adunay pag-usbaw sa presyo sa gasolina.

There is a rebound in gasoline prices.

Example 2

Nakita ang pag-usbaw sa negosyo human sa krisis.

A recovery in the business was seen after the crisis.

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Puli

Actions & States Economy & Business Work & Professions

English

To substitute; to supply.verb

Pronunciation: POO-lee
Root and affixes: “Puli” means replacement or to substitute; it can be used as a verb or root for verbal forms.
Meaning and usage notes: For “to supply a need”, “mosuplay” or “maghatag sa kinahanglan” can be used; for replacing someone, “mopuli”.

Actions & States

Example 1

Siya ang mopuli sa magtutudlo karon.

He/she will substitute for the teacher today.

Example 2

Kinahanglan nato nga suplayan ang kulang.

We need to supply what is missing.

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Mosponsor

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English

To sponsor / to support.verb

Pronunciation: moh-SPON-sor
Root and affixes: From sponsor; mosponsor, to sponsor or support.
Meaning and usage notes: Mosponsor is used in modern contexts of events, brands, and projects; mopasiugda can express promoting or initiating.

Economy & Business / Art, Culture & Entertainment / Actions & States

Example 1

Mosponsor ang kompanya sa kalihokan.

The company will sponsor the event.

Example 2

Gipasiugda nila ang proyekto sa komunidad.

They supported the community project.

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May Kalabotan sa Buhis

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English

Tax-related / imposing.adjective

Pronunciation: mai kah-lah-BOH-tan sah BOO-hees
Root and affixes: Buhis means tax; may kalabotan sa buhis means related to taxes.
Meaning and usage notes: For fiscal context, use may kalabotan sa buhis or pangbuhis. For an imposing person, mapamugos can express a dominant attitude.

Economy & Business / Government, Politics & Law / Qualities & Descriptions

Example 1

May kalabotan sa buhis ang bag-ong polisiya.

The new policy is tax-related.

Example 2

Mapamugos kaayo ang iyang estilo sa pagpangulo.

His leadership style is very imposing.

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