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coastal [noun]

Ras al-mali

Maana (Definition)

The main monetary capital invested to launch or sustain a business venture.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

principal capital investment

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

capital ya bizna

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic ras al-mal via Swahili Trade
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alitumia akiba yake yote kama ras al-mali ya duka jipya."

Translation: He used all his savings as the principal capital investment for the new store.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
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