karma — the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːrmə/
Korean meaning: 업보, 인과응보 (행위의 결과가 돌아오는 법칙)
Korean pronunciation: 카르-마 (강세: 카르)
Example Sentences
- After he returned the lost wallet, his karma improved and he found $20 on the street.
- She always helps others because she believes in karma.
- His bad karma hit him when he got a parking ticket right after cutting in line.
karma
NOUN//ˈkɑːrmə//
the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences
What goes around comes around
Mama knows that karma follows every drama!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
산스크리트어에서 온 단어로, '행위'나 '일'을 뜻하는 'karman'에서 유래했습니다. 힌두교와 불교에서 행위의 결과가 현재와 미래에 영향을 미친다는 개념으로 서양에 전해졌어요.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“After he returned the lost wallet, his karma improved and he found $20 on the street.”
“She always helps others because she believes in karma.”
“His bad karma hit him when he got a parking ticket right after cutting in line.”
“The universe has a way of balancing karma.”
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