Itadhana (en. Destine)

i-ta-dha-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To place in fate or destined to happen.
Their love was destined by fate.
Ang kanilang pag-iibigan ay itadhana ng tadhana.
To set or determine the future of a person or thing.
His dreams seem destined for him.
Ang kanyang mga pangarap ay tila itadhana para sa kanya.
To give direction or purpose to a person or occurrence.
His life is destined for great things.
Ang kanyang buhay ay itadhana sa mga dakilang bagay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tadhana' meaning fate or destiny.

Common Phrases and Expressions

destine the path
To set the direction or path of life.
itadhana ang landas

Related Words

fate
The concept of destiny or events that are meant to happen.
tadhana

Slang Meanings

Like fate, but with a touch of joking.
He said, 'It's like we're really meant to be, right? It's like we were destined by fate.'
Sabi niya, 'Parang itadhana talaga tayo, no? Para tayong mga sinadya ng tadhana.'
The coming together of different people who meet.
At our party, itadhana was at play as people who didn’t know each other enjoyed together.
Dito sa party natin, itadhana yung mga di magkakilala pero nag-enjoy together.