Suwertihin (en. To be lucky)

/suˈwɛr.ti.hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the action of having luck.
The players in the competition are lucky!
Suwertihin ang mga manlalaro sa paligsahan!
Indicates the possibility of being fortunate in a certain situation.
May he be lucky in his new business.
Suwertihin siya sa kanyang bagong negosyo.
Expresses the acceptance of a positive event happening.
I hope to be lucky in my exam.
Umaasa akong suwertihin ako sa aking pagsusulit.

Etymology

from the word 'suwerte' which means good fortune

Common Phrases and Expressions

may you be lucky
A greeting or wish for good luck.
suwertihin mo nawa

Related Words

luck
A noun that refers to good fortune.
suwerte
fortunate
An adjective meaning fortunate.
masuwerte

Slang Meanings

lucky or greatly favored
Wow, you're so lucky, it's like you're really favored in life!
Grabe, ang swerte mo, parang masuwertihan ka talaga sa buhay!
someone who's always lucky
Where's kuya lucky, has he won more again?
Asan na si kuya swerte, andami na namang panalo?
hitting the jackpot
Did you see that, Juan hit the jackpot, he's always lucky!
Nakita mo yun, bingo kay Juan, lagi siyang suwertihin!