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misfortune in Dutch

misfortune in Dutch is ongeluk, pech, tegenslag — misfortune means bad luck, or an unlucky event.

misfortune in Dutch

ongeluk
noun
(uncountable) Bad luck.
pech
noun
(uncountable) Bad luck.
tegenslag
noun
(countable) An undesirable event such as an accident.

What does "misfortune" mean?

  1. noun Bad luck, or an unlucky event.
    "It was pure misfortune that they broke down miles from the nearest garage."
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misfortune in a sentence

  • It was pure misfortune that they broke down miles from the nearest garage.
  • She has had more than her share of misfortune this year.

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What is "misfortune" in Dutch?

"misfortune" in Dutch is ongeluk, pech, tegenslag. misfortune means: Bad luck, or an unlucky event.

How do you use "misfortune" in a sentence?

Example: "It was pure misfortune that they broke down miles from the nearest garage." In Dutch, "misfortune" is ongeluk, pech, tegenslag.

Are there other ways to say "misfortune" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "misfortune": ongeluk, pech, tegenslag.

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