sapalaran
sapaláran with stress marks
venture; gamble
Usage Note
Sapalaran expresses the idea of leaving an outcome to fate or chance, whether in a literal gamble or a risky life decision. It reflects the Filipino cultural concept of 'bahala na' — trusting in providence when certainty is impossible. The word can describe an entrepreneurial venture undertaken despite uncertainty.
Examples
" Isang sapalaran ang negosyo. "
Natural Translation
Business is a gamble.
Literal Translation
A gamble the business.
" Ito ay isang sapalaran na negosyo. "
Natural Translation
This is a venture business.
Literal Translation
This is a venture that business.
" Ipinagsapalaran niya ang lahat ng kanyang ipon upang itayo ang maliit na tindahan na pinangarap niya noon pa. "
Natural Translation
He risked all of his savings to build the small store he had dreamed of for a long time.
Literal Translation
Risked by-him the all of his savings so-that build the small store that dreamed by-him long-ago still.
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