das Schicksal
Translation
fate, destiny, lot
Examples
Man kann seinem Schicksal nicht entgehen.
One cannot escape one's fate.
Sie hat ihr Schicksal selbst in die Hand genommen.
She took her destiny into her own hands.
Das ist ein schwerer Schicksalsschlag.
That is a heavy blow of fate.
Grammar Patterns
to believe in fate (an das Schicksal glauben) She firmly believes in fate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Los, Bestimmung, Fügung (lot, destiny)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'schicsal', related to 'schicken' (to send). It implies something 'sent' to a person by a higher power.
Memory Tips
Think of 'schicken' (to send). Your 'Schicksal' is what is 'sent' to you in life.