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misfortune in Swedish

misfortune in Swedish is olycka, otur — misfortune means bad luck, or an unlucky event.

misfortune in Swedish

olycka
noun
(uncountable) Bad luck.
olycka
noun
(countable) An undesirable event such as an accident.
otur
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 Swedish?

"misfortune" in Swedish is olycka, otur. 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 Swedish, "misfortune" is olycka, otur.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "misfortune": olycka, otur.

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