Magtadhana (en. To determine fate)
/mag-ta-dha-na/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The choosing of a person's or event's fate.
He will determine their fate in the upcoming competition.
Magtadhana siya ng kanilang kapalaran sa darating na paligsahan.
Having an influence on a person's future.
His decisions determine a better tomorrow.
Magtadhana ng mas magandang bukas ang kanyang mga desisyon.
Etymology
from the word 'tadhana' which means fate or destiny.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to determine destiny
the process of deciding the direction of life.
magtadhana ng kapalaran
Related Words
fate
An event or condition that seems to be given by fate.
kapalaran
decision
The process of making a choice or decision.
desisyon
Slang Meanings
to settle down
He/She needs to settle down, but he's/she's still so young.
Kailangan na niyang magtadhana, sobrang bata pa naman siya.
to get married
I hope when we get older, my best friend and I will get married.
Sana pag nagka-edad, magtadhana na kami ng best friend ko.
to find a partner
Why haven't you settled down yet? It's been a while since you last dated.
Bakit hindi ka pa magtadhana? Parang ang tagal na mula nung nakipag-date ka.
to commit
I asked him/her if he's/she's ready to commit to our relationship.
Tinanong ko siya kung ready na siyang magtadhana sa relasyon namin.