accident in German
accident in German is Unfall, Unglück, Zufall — accident means an unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.
accident in German
Unfall
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.
Unglück
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.
Unfall
(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)
Zufall
(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)
Zufall
Malheur
(euphemistic) An instance of incontinence.
Unfall
(euphemistic) An unintended pregnancy.
What does "accident" mean?
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noun An unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.
"Spilling the juice was just an accident, so nobody got angry."
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noun A crash involving a vehicle or other form of transport.
"Two cars were damaged in an accident at the busy junction this morning."
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accident in a sentence
- Spilling the juice was just an accident, so nobody got angry.
- It was a happy accident that we met on the same train.
- Two cars were damaged in an accident at the busy junction this morning.
- He called the police straight after the accident on the motorway.
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What is "accident" in German?
"accident" in German is Unfall, Unglück, Zufall. accident means: An unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.
How do you use "accident" in a sentence?
Example: "Spilling the juice was just an accident, so nobody got angry." In German, "accident" is Unfall, Unglück, Zufall.
Are there other ways to say "accident" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "accident": Unfall, Unglück, Zufall, Malheur.
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