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capital in Malay

modal

UK/ˈkæpɪtəl/

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British/ˈkapɪtəl/

capital in Malay: modal, kapital. In English, capital means money and wealth: the means to acquire or produce goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.

Malay words for capital

money and wealth
modal, kapital

English meaning of capital

  1. noun Money and wealth: the means to acquire or produce goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.
  2. noun Already-produced durable goods available for use as a factor of production, such as tools and bulldozers (equipment) and office buildings (structures).
  3. noun The capitalist class; investors considered collectively with respect to their societal (economic, political, cultural, etc.) influence.
  4. noun A city designated as a legislative seat by the government or some other authority, often the city in which the government is located; otherwise the most important city within a country or a subdivision of it.

Full definition of capital

capital in a sentence

  • Near-synonym: assets
  • He does not have enough capital to start a business.
  • He pointed out that it takes both labour and capital to produce goods.

Synonyms of capital

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capital in other languages

Questions about capital in Malay

What is the meaning of capital in Malay?
Capital in Malay is modal, kapital.
Apakah maksud capital dalam bahasa Melayu?
Capital: modal, kapital.
What does capital mean in English?
Capital means money and wealth: the means to acquire or produce goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.

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