kabutihang-palad
kabutihang-palád with stress marks
good fortune
Usage Note
Kabutihang-palad combines 'kabutihan' (goodness) and 'palad' (palm of the hand, fate) to express the idea of blessed fortune. It is used in prayers, blessings, and literary writing to wish someone a fortunate life, and reflects the Filipino belief that fate is tied to one's inner goodness.
Examples
" Sana ay dumating ang kabutihang-palad. "
Natural Translation
I hope good fortune comes.
Literal Translation
Hope arrives the good-fortune.
" Nawa ay samahan ka ng kabutihang-palad sa iyong bagong buhay. "
Natural Translation
May good fortune accompany you in your new life.
Literal Translation
May accompanies you the good-fortune in your new life.
" Sa tuwing nagdarasal ang aking lola, hinihiling niya ang kabutihang-palad para sa lahat ng kaniyang mga apo. "
Natural Translation
Whenever my grandmother prays, she asks for good fortune for all of her grandchildren.
Literal Translation
Every-time prays the my grandmother, requesting she the good-fortune for all of her grandchildren.
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