Kapalaran (en. Fate)

/ka.pa.la.ran/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of life involving events that cannot be controlled.
His fate seems destined for a complicated path.
Ang kanyang kapalaran ay tila nakatadhana na sa isang masalimuot na landas.
The result or outcome of a person's decisions and actions.
His fate is the result of what he has done in the past.
Ang kanyang kapalaran ay bunga ng kaniyang nagawa sa nakaraan.
A perspective on the certain future brought about by uncertain events.
Many people have different views on their fate.
Maraming tao ang may iba't ibang pananaw sa kanilang kapalaran.

Etymology

From the word 'kapalaran' meaning fate or fortune.

Common Phrases and Expressions

This is your fate.
It seems destined for you.
Kapalaran mo na ito.
Face your fate.
You must face all challenges in life.
Harapin ang kapalaran.

Related Words

fate
Events that lead a person to a certain fate.
tadhana
life
The entirety of a person's experience in navigating various aspects of life.
buhay

Slang Meanings

Fate
In our case, it's like fate that brought me to you.
Dito sa atin, parang tadhana ang nagdala sa'kin sa'yo.
Luck in gambling
In gambling, sometimes the fate is good, sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you're unlucky.
Sa sugal, minsan maganda ang kapalaran, minsan swerte, minsan malas.
Star
Your fate this year is like a star, you're so lucky!
Parang bituin ang kapalaran mo ngayong taon, napaka-swerte mo!