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दुर्घटना — meaning in English

durghaṭnā

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English meaning

  • accident noun An unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.
  • incident noun An event, especially one that is noteworthy, unpleasant, or disruptive.
  • tragedy noun A serious play or story in which the main character comes to ruin, often through a personal flaw or fate.

Senses

दुर्घटना is used for these senses in English:

  • accident unexpected event with negative consequences
  • incident event causing interruption or crisis
  • tragedy disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury

accident — full definition

  1. noun An unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.
  2. noun A crash involving a vehicle or other form of transport.

incident — full definition

  1. noun An event, especially one that is noteworthy, unpleasant, or disruptive.
  2. adjective Naturally connected to or arising from something else.

Related Hindi words