From root: palad
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
napalad
na-pa-LAD
was lucky
Present (Incomplete)
napapalad
na-pa-pa-LAD
is being lucky
Future (Contemplated)
mapapalad
ma-pa-pa-LAD
will be lucky
Usage Note
Mapalad is used when describing someone as being fortunate or blessed, often carrying a more formal or literary tone than the colloquial term 'swerte'. It is frequently used in religious or sentimental contexts to express gratitude for one's good fortune.
Examples
" Mapalad tayo ngayon. "
Natural Translation
We are lucky today.
Literal Translation
Lucky we today.
" Gusto kong mapalad sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
I want to be lucky in life.
Literal Translation
Want I to be lucky in life.
" Mapalad ang sinumang may matatakbuhan tuwing siya ay nahihirapan o nalalagay sa gipit na sitwasyon. "
Natural Translation
Fortunate is anyone who has someone to turn to whenever they are struggling or placed in a tight situation.
Literal Translation
Lucky the whoever has can-run-to whenever he is having-difficulty or being-placed in tight situation.
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