To chance upon (tl. Patiyempo)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Swerte ako at patiyempo ako ng pera sa kalsada.
I was lucky to chance upon money on the street.
Context: daily life
Patiyempo ako ng isang magandang libro sa tindahan.
I chanced upon a nice book at the store.
Context: daily life
Minsan, patiyempo ka sa magandang tanawin.
Sometimes, you chance upon a beautiful view.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Habang naglalakad ako, patiyempo ako ng isang matandang kaibigan.
While I was walking, I chanced upon an old friend.
Context: daily life
Puwede kang patiyempo ng magandang pagkakataon sa buhay.
You can chance upon a great opportunity in life.
Context: society
Nagulat ako nang patiyempo ko ang kanyang liham matapos ang maraming taon.
I was surprised when I chanced upon his letter after many years.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Bilang isang manunulat, ikaw ay dapat handa sa patiyempo ng mga sariwang ideya.
As a writer, you must be prepared to chance upon fresh ideas.
Context: culture
Marami tayong patiyempo na mga karanasang hindi natin inaasahan sa buhay.
We often chance upon unexpected experiences in life.
Context: society
Ang paglalakbay ay nangangahulugang patiyempo ng mga bagong kultura at tao.
Traveling means chancing upon new cultures and people.
Context: culture