From root: suwerte
Usage Note
Masuwerte is the most common way to describe a person who frequently experiences good fortune or success.
Examples
" Masuwerte ka ngayon. "
Natural Translation
You are lucky today.
Literal Translation
Lucky you now.
" Masuwerte ako na makilala ka. "
Natural Translation
I am lucky to meet you.
Literal Translation
Lucky I to meet you.
" Masuwerte kang nakahanap ng trabaho agad, samantalang marami pa ring naghihirap maghanap ngayon. "
Natural Translation
You're lucky to have found a job right away, while many are still struggling to find one these days.
Literal Translation
Lucky you-that found of job immediately, whereas many still struggling search now.
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