Mapalad (en. Fortunate)

ma-pa-lad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having good fortune or luck.
Fortunate are the people who have good health.
Mapalad ang mga tao na may mabuting kalusugan.
Blessed with good opportunities or blessings.
Fortunate are those who received aid from the government.
Mapalad ang mga nakatanggap ng tulong mula sa gobyerno.
Having success or advantage.
His struggles led him to a fortunate fate.
Ang kanyang paghihirap ay nagdala sa kanya ng mapalad na kapalaran.

Etymology

From the word 'mapala' meaning 'fortunate'

Common Phrases and Expressions

fortunate person
a person with good fortune
mapalad na tao
fortunate opportunity
a good opportunity has arrived
mapalad ang pagkakataon

Related Words

luck
A state of having favor or a good opportunity.
swerte
blessing
Blessings given to a person.
biyaya

Slang Meanings

smooth
His life is really smooth, it's like everything is going his way.
Swabe talaga ang buhay niya, parang lahat ng bagay umaayon sa kanya.
lucky person
He's such a lucky person, he always wins in raffles.
Sobrang maswerteng tao si kuya, lagi siyang nananalo sa mga raffle.
fortunate
The people in this town are fortunate, they always have jobs.
May swerte ang mga tao sa bayan na 'to, lagi silang may trabaho.