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chance
/chæhnss/
 
n-ct.
 
1.
Def.: timpu; panahun
MS: timpu; panahun
a situation where it is possible to do something which you want to do.
I've been very busy, so I haven't had a chance to visit my sister.
The festival is a great chance to see dancing from many tribes.
 
n-ct.
 
2.
Def.: kamalehetan; kasiguruwan
MS: kamalehetan; kasiguruwan
something that is possible.
There is a good chance that it will rain later.
Due kamalehetan ne eg-uran seini kangkuwa.
There is no chance that he will come back.
Warè kamalehetan ne eglibed pad sikandin.
 
n-uc.
 
3.
Def.: warè imana ne egkeyitabù
MS: warè imana ne egkeyitabù; egkeyitabù, warè imana ne
the fact that things seem to happen without any reason or planning.
He doesn't believe in chance, because he believes that God controls everything.
I met my friends by chance when I was in Davao, and it was a very nice surprise.
The lottery works by chance.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0676-0700
Status: ready

Last updated: 17/Jan/2012