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destiny

/ˈdɛstɪni/

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noun

Schicksal, Bestimmung

That to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will

Examples :

"Her destiny as a doctor was clear from a young age. "

Ihr Schicksal als Ärztin war schon in jungen Jahren klar.

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noun

Schicksal, Bestimmung

That which is inevitable in the fullness of time.

Examples :

"His destiny was to become a doctor, a path predetermined by his family's wishes. "

Sein Schicksal war es, Arzt zu werden, ein Weg, der durch die Wünsche seiner Familie vorbestimmt war.

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noun

Schicksal, Bestimmung

The fixed order of things; invincible necessity; an irresistible power or agency conceived of as determining the future, whether in general or of an individual.

Examples :

"The family's destiny seemed to be a life of quiet contentment, inherited from generations of farmers. "

Das Schicksal der Familie schien ein Leben in ruhiger Zufriedenheit zu sein, das von Generationen von Bauern geerbt wurde.

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