Fortune in Tagalog

“Fortune” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “kapalaran” or “suwerte”, referring to luck, fate, or wealth. This versatile word appears frequently in Filipino conversations about destiny and prosperity. Let’s explore its complete meanings and usage below.

[Words] = Fortune

[Definition]:

• Fortune /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
• Noun 1: Chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs.
• Noun 2: A large amount of money or assets; wealth.
• Noun 3: The success or failure of a person or enterprise over a period of time.
• Verb: To endow with a fortune (archaic usage).

[Synonyms] = Kapalaran, Suwerte, Swerte, Kapalaran ng buhay, Yaman, Kayamanan, Pag-asa, Tadhana

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She inherited a fortune from her grandmother and used it to start her own business.
• Ex1_PH: Nagmana siya ng kayamanan mula sa kanyang lola at ginamit ito upang magsimula ng sariling negosyo.
• Ex2_EN: Good fortune smiled upon them when they won the lottery jackpot.
• Ex2_PH: Ngumiti sa kanila ang mabuting kapalaran nang manalo sila sa lottery jackpot.
• Ex3_EN: The company’s fortune changed dramatically after launching their innovative product.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kapalaran ng kumpanya ay lubhang nagbago matapos ilunsad ang kanilang makabagong produkto.
• Ex4_EN: He spent a fortune on his daughter’s wedding celebration.
• Ex4_PH: Gumasta siya ng malaking halaga sa kasal ng kanyang anak na babae.
• Ex5_EN: Tell me my fortune, said the curious young woman to the card reader.
• Ex5_PH: Sabihin mo sa akin ang aking kapalaran, sabi ng mapagmausisang dalaga sa mambabasa ng baraha.