destiny
US
/ˈdɛstəni/
UK
/ˈdɛstɪni/
Meaning
The future events believed to be decided by fate or a greater power, rather than fully controlled by people.
किसी व्यक्ति के जीवन में होने वाली वे घटनाएँ जिन्हें लोग पहले से तय या किस्मत के अनुसार मानते हैं।
Examples
“She believes it was her destiny to become a doctor.”
“They met by chance, but he felt destiny had brought them together.”
“The young singer seemed destined for success after her first performance.”
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Not natural: He believes on destiny.
Better: He believes in destiny.
Use believe in when expressing faith in an idea or force.
किसी विचार या शक्ति पर विश्वास जताने के लिए believe in कहते हैं, believe on नहीं।
Not natural: Our destiny is Jaipur; we leave tomorrow.
Better: Our destination is Jaipur; we leave tomorrow.
Destination is the place you are travelling to; destiny means a supposed future or fate.
Destination वह जगह है जहाँ आप जा रहे हैं; destiny का मतलब मानी गई किस्मत या भविष्य है।
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Learner tip
Use destiny for a supposed future or fate, not a travel location; that place is your destination.
मानी गई किस्मत या भविष्य के लिए destiny बोलें; घूमने या पहुँचने की जगह destination होती है।