noun
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 notesIn plain EnglishDestiny — the sense that something was simply meant to happen.
Common pairings
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Etymology
From Ottoman Turkish "kısmet," meaning fate or destiny, ultimately from Arabic "qisma," meaning a portion or lot in life.
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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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