Bahasa Melayu
makan
English
live on capital, use capital
To use money that has been set aside as capital, instead of using earnings or salary.
ماكن
Examples
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Dia makan modal simpanannya untuk memulakan kedai kecil.
He used his savings capital to start a small shop.
Kalau terlalu lama, perniagaan itu akan makan modal.
If it goes on too long, the business will use up the capital.
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What does “live on capital” mean in Malay?
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makan modal
This phrase means using capital money to support yourself or a business.
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