Turkish Expression · Native
Kısmet değilmiş
It was not meant to be
Pronunciation: kuhs-MET deh-EEL-meesh
Meaning
A resigned expression accepting that a hoped-for result did not happen.
Example
Bilet kalmamış, kısmet değilmiş.
There are no tickets left; it was not meant to be.
Practice tips
- Practice Kısmet değilmiş out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Turkish expression is for native-level learners.