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fortunate

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/ˈfɔːrtʃənɪt/ · for-tu-nate

Having good luck or fortune.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having good luck or fortune.

اچھے نصیب یا قسمت والا۔

خوش قسمت

khush qismat

Synonyms

luckyprivilegedblessedخوش قسمتخوش بختمبارک

Antonyms

unfortunateunluckycursedبدقسمتبدبختنحس

Common Collocations

  • fortunate circumstances
  • fortunate event
  • fortunate situation

Example Sentences

She felt fortunate to have such supportive friends.

وہ خوش قسمت محسوس کرتی تھی کہ اس کے پاس اتنے مددگار دوست ہیں۔

Woh khush qismat mehsoos karti thi ke is ke paas itne madadgar dost hain.

They considered themselves fortunate to win the lottery.

انہوں نے اپنے آپ کو خوش قسمت سمجھا کہ وہ لاٹری جیت گئے۔

Unhoon ne apne aap ko khush qismat samjha ke woh lottery jeet gaye.

We are fortunate to live in a peaceful society.

ہم خوش قسمت ہیں کہ ایک پُرامن معاشرے میں رہتے ہیں۔

Hum khush qismat hain ke aik pur aman muashray mein rehtay hain.

Easily Confused With

fortunate:Don't confuse 'fortunate' with 'unfortunate', which means having bad luck.

Word Family

fortune
nounقسمت
fortuitous
adjectiveاتفاقی
unfortunate
adjectiveبدقسمت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a four-leaf clover as a symbol of good fortune.

Visualize a lucky person winning a game.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

وہ خوش قسمت ہے جو خود کو خوش رکھتا ہے، بغیر کسی اور کی خوشی کی تلاش میں۔

Woh khush qismat hai jo khud ko khush rakhta hai, Baghair kisi aur ki khushi ki talash mein.

He is fortunate who keeps himself happy, Without seeking the happiness of others.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

قسمت کی دیوی سب پر مہربان نہیں ہوتی

qismat ki devi sab par mehrban nahi hoti

The goddess of fortune does not favor everyone.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "fortuna" — chance, fortune

First known use: 14th century

The word 'fortunate' has evolved from the Latin term 'fortuna', which signifies chance or fortune. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.