Suwerte (en. Luck)
/suˈwɛrtɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A favorable or pleasant opportunity or condition.
Because of his luck, he found a good job.
Dahil sa kanyang suwerte, nakahanap siya ng magandang trabaho.
The characteristic of having good results in life.
He was born lucky, so he achieved a lot.
Ipinanganak siyang may suwerte, kaya't marami siyang natamo.
The chance or luck of encountering good things.
Our family has had a stroke of luck in the past years.
Isang suwerte ang natamo ng aming pamilya sa mga nakaraang taon.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'swerte' borrowed from the Spanish word 'suerte'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
luck in life
Having good opportunities and results in life.
suwerte sa buhay
luck in games
Favorable or good opportunity in a game or competition.
suwerte sa laro
Related Words
lucky person
A person who always gets good fortune and is safe from problems.
masuwerteng tao
fortunate
Being lucky or experiencing good opportunities.
masuwerte
Slang Meanings
Luck in life or opportunity
That's fine, you're just really lucky with what’s happening to you!
Ayos lang yan, suwerte ka lang talaga sa mga nangyayari sa'yo!
Lucky in a person or relationship
You’re lucky with Mark, he’s so nice!
Suwerte mo kay Mark, ang bait bait niya!
Luck in gambling
Wow, I was lucky in poker earlier, I won big!
Grabe, suwerte ako sa poker kanina, nanalo ako ng malaki!
So lucky
You're the luckiest in this group!
Ikaw na ang pinaka-swerte sa hukbong ito!