suwerte
suwérte with stress marks
luck; fortune
Usage Note
Suwerte is deeply embedded in Filipino culture, where life events are often attributed to good or bad fortune. It is common to hear this used both as a noun and as a descriptor for someone who is consistently lucky, reflecting a cultural blend of Catholic providentialism and local superstition.
Examples
" Suwerte ko ngayong araw. "
Natural Translation
I am lucky today.
Literal Translation
Luck my today.
" Ang suwerte niya sa kanyang trabaho. "
Natural Translation
He is so lucky in his job.
Literal Translation
The luck his/her in his/her job.
" Hindi lang basta suwerte ang nagdala ng tagumpay sa kanya, kundi ang taon-taong pagsisikap at sakripisyo niya. "
Natural Translation
It was not merely luck that brought him success, but his years of hard work and sacrifice.
Literal Translation
Not just merely luck the brought of success to him, but the year-to-year effort and sacrifice his.
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