EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
just a coincidence, only by chance...
rustling sound; secret departure...
to gut, to eviscerate, to empty the contents...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/ka-TA-on la-MANG/
FIL: Isang pangyayari na naganap nang hindi sinasadya, plinano, o inaasahan; nagkataon lang.
EN: just a coincidence, only by chance
The universe's way of playing a prank on you. When you bump into your ex while looking like a total mess, that's kataon lamang. When you're ranting about someone and they suddenly appear behind you, that's kataon lamang. It's the official explanation for serendipity, awkward encounters, and moments that make you think, 'Is this a sign or am I just overthinking?'
From ka- + taon (here related to pagkakataon - opportunity, chance) + lamang (only, just). Derived from the concept of 'nagkataon' (happened by chance).
ROOT MEANING: year
A very common phrase to express coincidence. Often shortened to 'Nagkataon lang.'
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🇵🇭 Hindi ko sinasadyang marinig ang usapan ninyo, kataon lamang na dumaan ako.
🇺🇸 I didn't mean to hear your conversation, it was just a coincidence that I passed by.
🇵🇭 Pareho kami ng damit! Kataon lamang ba ito o tadhana?
🇺🇸 We're wearing the same clothes! Is this just by chance or is it destiny?
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.