Kulangpalad (en. Unlucky)

ku-lang-pah-lad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

describing a person or thing that lacks luck or favor.

He is unfortunate in his endeavors.

Siya ay kulangpalad sa kanyang mga pagsisikap.

from the words 'kulang' and 'palad'

unlucky person

a person who often encounters problems or fails to succeed.

kulang palad na tao

fate

the totality of events in life that affects a person's luck and destiny.

kapalaran

compassion

concern or effort to help others, especially those who are disabled or in need.

malasakit

short on funds or broke

Maria is short on money, so she couldn't go to the concert.

Kulangpalad si Maria, kaya hindi siya nakapunta sa concert.

unlucky

He is always unlucky in gambling, he always loses.

Palagi siyang kulangpalad sa mga sugal, talo lagi.

carrying heavy burdens

He is unfortunate in life; he faces many trials.

Kulangpalad siya sa buhay, maraming pagsubok ang dinaranas.