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accident in Finnish

accident in Finnish is onnettomuus, tapaturma, sattuma — accident means an unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.

accident in Finnish

onnettomuus
noun
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.
tapaturma
noun
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.
sattuma
noun
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.
turma
noun
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.
sattuma
noun
(law) casus; such unforeseen, extraordinary, extraneous interference as is out of the range of ordinary calculation.
onnettomuus
noun
(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)
ilmenemismuoto
noun
(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)
ilmiasu
noun
(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)
kolari
noun
(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)
lento-onnettomuus
noun
(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)
sattuma
noun
vahinko
noun

What does "accident" mean?

  1. noun An unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.
    "It was an accident — I didn't mean to break the vase."
  2. noun A crash involving a vehicle or other form of transport.
    "Traffic was backed up for miles after the accident on the freeway."

accident in a sentence

  • It was an accident — I didn't mean to break the vase.
  • Traffic was backed up for miles after the accident on the freeway.

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Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "accident" in Finnish?

"accident" in Finnish is onnettomuus, tapaturma, sattuma. accident means: An unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.

How do you use "accident" in a sentence?

Example: "It was an accident — I didn't mean to break the vase." In Finnish, "accident" is onnettomuus, tapaturma, sattuma.

Are there other ways to say "accident" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "accident": onnettomuus, tapaturma, sattuma, turma, ilmenemismuoto, ilmiasu.

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