Patiyempo (en. To chance upon)

pa-ti-jem-po

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An opportunity or chance that comes unexpectedly.

I saw him by chance while shopping at the market.

Nakita ko siya sa patiempo habang namimili sa merkado.

Taking advantage of a good opportunity.

We need to take advantage of this chance to earn more money.

Kailangan nating samantalahin ang patiempo na ito upang kumita ng mas maraming pera.

chance in life

Opportunities that come in life that bring change.

patiyempo sa buhay

luck

A word used to describe good fortune or opportunity.

suerte

advantage

A temporary advantage in a situation.

bentaha

right timing

It was perfect timing that he arrived at the party when there was free food.

Saktong patiyempo yung dumating siya sa party kung kailan may free food.

string of luck

It seems like I have good luck in the lottery because I keep winning!

Mukhang may patiyempo ako sa lottery kasi palagi akong nananalo!

spot-on answer

That was the perfect answer I had on the exam; it came out in the right question.

Yun na nga ang patiyempo ng sagot ko sa exam, sa tamang tanong siya lumabas.