noun
das Schicksal, -e
sors
Es ist die Vorstellung, dass das Leben eines Menschen durch eine höhere Macht oder durch vorherbestimmte Ereignisse gelenkt wird, die man nicht ändern kann.
The German word "Schicksal" is a noun meaning "fate" or "destiny". It is not a compound made of smaller lexical words (excluding prefixes), but it derives from Middle High German schickel related to sending or appointing, reflecting the concept of something that is "appointed" or "decided" for a person.
Similar words:
- Schicksalsfügung (destiny arrangement)
- Vorherbestimmung (predestination)
- Los (lot, fate)
- Bestimmung (determination, destiny)
Difference:
- Schicksal usually refers to an inevitable or predetermined course of events.
- Vorherbestimmung emphasizes a divine or external predetermination.
- Los can be used more casually, like "one’s lot" in life.
- Bestimmung is a broader term, can mean destiny but also purpose or assignment.
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Das Schicksal hat andere Pläne für uns.noun
A sors más terveket tartogat számunkra.
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