From root: palad
Usage Note
Kapalaran refers to the inevitable events in life or one's overall fortune. It is a common theme in Filipino soap operas and literature.
Examples
" Maganda ang kanyang kapalaran. "
Natural Translation
Her fate is good.
Literal Translation
Good the her fate.
" Ang kapalaran ay hindi natin alam. "
Natural Translation
We do not know our fate.
Literal Translation
The fate is not we know.
" Naniniwala ang aking lolo na nasa kamay natin ang ating kapalaran kung tayo ay magsusumikap. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather believes that our fate is in our own hands if we work hard.
Literal Translation
Believing the my grandfather that at-the hand our the our fate if we strive.
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