ongeluk — meaning in English
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English meaning
- accident noun An unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.
- misfortune noun Bad luck, or an unlucky event.
- mishap noun A minor accident or piece of bad luck, usually not serious.
- woe noun Deep sadness or distress, or a misfortune that causes it.
Senses
ongeluk is used for these senses in English:
- accident An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.
- accident (transportation) A collision or crash of a vehicle, aircraft, or other form of transportation that causes damage to the transportation involved; and sometimes injury or death to the transportation's occupants or bystanders in close proximity. (but see Usage notes)
- misfortune (uncountable) Bad luck.
- mishap An accident, mistake, or problem.
accident — full definition
- noun An unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.
- noun A crash involving a vehicle or other form of transport.