Tsamba (en. Chance)

/ˈtsamba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An opportunity or chance that comes unexpectedly.

He got first place in the competition by chance.

Nakuha niya ang unang pwesto sa kompetisyon sa pamamagitan ng tsamba.

Luck or fortune that brings about good outcomes.

Trying to gamble, he prayed for luck.

Nagtatangkang tumaya, nagdasal siya para sa tsamba.

Something that occurs or happens not as planned.

Their friendship was by chance because it happened in an unexpected moment.

Yung pagkakaibigan nila ay tsamba lang dahil nangyari ito sa isang hindi inaasahang pagkakataon.

Originating from the Spanish word 'chamba' meaning 'work' or 'luck'.

just by chance

This is used to refer to something that happened accidentally or without proper planning.

tsamba lang

no luck

The condition where there was no luck or good opportunity.

walang tsamba

gambling

An activity where there is a risk of loss, but there is a possibility of getting chance or winning.

pagsusugal

fate

A force that determines the course of our life, often regarded as bringing luck or turmoil.

kapalaran

luck

I got lucky on the exam, that's why I passed!

Nag-tsamba ako sa exam, kaya naman nakapasa ako!

unexpected win

I really got lucky winning the prize in the raffle!

Talagang tsamba ang pagkakakuha ko ng premyo sa raffle!

temporary fortune

It felt like a stroke of luck when I talked to my crush earlier!

Parang tsamba lang ang pagkakausap ko sa crush ko kanina!