From root: palad
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinalad
pi-na-LAD
was lucky
Present (Incomplete)
pinapalad
pi-na-PA-lad
is being lucky
Future (Contemplated)
papalarin
pa-pa-la-RIN
will be lucky
Usage Note
Palarin is used to express the hope or occurrence of being favored by fortune or grace, especially in specific endeavors like exams or job applications. It carries a more formal or earnest tone compared to the common 'swertehin,' often implying a sense of destiny or blessing.
Examples
" Sana palarin ka sa lotto. "
Natural Translation
May you be lucky in the lottery.
Literal Translation
Hope be-lucky you in lotto.
" Sana ay palarin ka sa iyong pagsusulit. "
Natural Translation
My hope is for you to be lucky in your exam.
Literal Translation
Hope is be-lucky you in your exam.
" Matapos ang ilang taong pagsisikap, sana naman ay palarin ka na sa wakas na makuha ang trabahong matagal mong pinangarap. "
Natural Translation
After several years of hard work, may you finally be blessed with luck to get the job you've long dreamed of.
Literal Translation
After the some years effort, hope indeed be-lucky you already at last get the job long you dreamed.
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