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kismet

KIHZ-meht

Kismet (noun) means Fate; the idea that events are destined to happen and cannot be avoided. Example: “Meeting again after all those years felt like kismet.”

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Fate; the idea that events are destined to happen and cannot be avoided.
"Meeting again after all those years felt like kismet."

How to use kismet

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDestiny — the sense that something was simply meant to happen.

Common pairings
pure kismet call it kismet

Word forms

kismets plural

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Etymology

From Ottoman Turkish "kısmet," meaning fate or destiny, ultimately from Arabic "qisma," meaning a portion or lot in life.

Origin: Arabic

kismat

Frequently asked questions

What does “kismet” mean?

The word “kismet” means fate; the idea that events are destined to happen and cannot be avoided. In plain terms, destiny — the sense that something was simply meant to happen.

How do you pronounce “kismet”?

“Kismet” is pronounced KIHZ-meht (/ˈkɪz.mɛt/ in IPA).

How do you use “kismet” in a sentence?

Here is “kismet” used in a sentence: “Meeting again after all those years felt like kismet.”

What part of speech is “kismet”?

“Kismet” is a noun.

Where does the word “kismet” come from?

The word “kismet” comes from Arabic. From Ottoman Turkish "kısmet," meaning fate or destiny, ultimately from Arabic "qisma," meaning a portion or lot in life.

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