Kismet
- “what does kismet mean”
- “is kismet arabic or turkish”
- “kismet vs serendipity”
- “word for meant to be”
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KismetvsSerendipity
The short answer
Serendipity is a happy accident you were not owed. Kismet is a share you were always going to be dealt. One is luck; the other is bookkeeping.
Side by side
| Aspect | Kismet | Serendipity |
|---|---|---|
| Allotted in advance | Yes | No |
| Requires you to notice | No | Yes |
| Emotional register | Resignation | Delight |
| Root image | Division | An island |
Which one you meant
Readers who land here meaning Kismet rather than Serendipity are usually searching for phrases like “what does kismet mean”, “is kismet arabic or turkish”, “kismet vs serendipity”.
Serendipity
- “what does serendipity mean”
- “is serendipity just luck”
- “who invented the word serendipity”
- “serendipity vs coincidence”
Which came first
Serendipity. 1722 — An English version of the source tale, The Three Princes of Serendip, had appeared; the tale reached Europe via Venice in 1557.
- 1722SerendipityAn English version of the source tale, The Three Princes of Serendip, had appeared; the tale reached Europe via Venice in 1557.
- 1834KismetFirst attested in English, borrowed from Turkish rather than directly from Arabic.
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