fortuitous
US /fɔːrˈtuː.ə.t̬əs/
UK /fɔːrˈtuː.ə.t̬əs/
1.
kebetulan, tidak disengajakan
happening by accident or chance rather than design
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The discovery of penicillin was a fortuitous event.
Penemuan penisilin adalah peristiwa yang kebetulan.
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It was a fortuitous coincidence that we met at the airport.
Ia adalah kebetulan yang menguntungkan bahawa kami bertemu di lapangan terbang.
2.
bertuah, bernasib baik
happening by a lucky chance; fortunate
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It was fortuitous that the train was delayed, as I almost missed it.
Sungguh bertuah kereta api itu lewat, kerana saya hampir terlepasnya.
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Their meeting was entirely fortuitous, but it led to a great partnership.
Pertemuan mereka sepenuhnya bertuah, tetapi ia membawa kepada perkongsian yang hebat.