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fate

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/feɪt/ · fate

The development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power.

Meanings

nounformal

The development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power.

ایسے واقعات کی ترقی جو ایک شخص کے کنٹرول سے باہر ہو، جسے ایک ماورائی طاقت کے ذریعہ پہلے سے طے شدہ سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

قسمت

qismat

Synonyms

destinyfortunelotقسمتتقدیرمقدر

Antonyms

choicefree willautonomyچناوآزادی انتخابخود مختاری

Common Collocations

  • fortunes of fate
  • twist of fate
  • fate awaits

Example Sentences

She believes that her fate is determined by her choices.

اسے یقین ہے کہ اس کی قسمت اس کے انتخاب سے طے ہوتی ہے۔

Usay yaqeen hai ke uski qismat uske intekhab se tay hoti hai.

The twist of fate changed the course of his life.

قسمت کے موڑ نے اس کی زندگی کا راستہ بدل دیا۔

Qismat ke moar ne is ki zindagi ka rasta badal diya.

They shared a bond that seemed written by fate.

انہوں نے ایک ایسا رشتہ بنایا جو قسمت کے ذریعہ لکھا گیا لگتا تھا۔

Unhoon ne aik aisa rishta banaya jo qismat ke zariye likha gaya lagta tha.

Easily Confused With

destiny:Fate generally implies a predetermined course, while destiny can suggest a final outcome shaped by choices.

Word Family

fateful
adjectiveقسمت والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of fate as your 'fated' path in life.

Imagine a road with signs indicating where fate leads.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

قسمت سے یار جب ملاقات ہو جائے گی، جس راستے پہ چلیں گے وہ منزل ہو جائے گی۔

Qismat se yaar jab mulaqat ho jaayegi, Jis raaaste pe chaleinge woh manzil ho jaayegi.

When fate meets the beloved, the path we walk will lead us to our destination.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کچھ تو قسمت کا اثر ہوتا ہے۔

Kuch to qismat ka asar hota hai.

Some effects are due to fate.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "fatum" — that which has been spoken, prophecy

First known use: 14th century

The word 'fate' comes from the Latin word 'fatum', which means what has been spoken or prophesied. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English.