This is the 1123rd most frequent Dutch word.
ongeluk
Accident.
Here, 'ongeluk' is used to refer to a minor mishap or accident.
Ik had een klein ongelukje in de keuken.
I had a small accident in the kitchen.
In this context, 'ongeluk' conveys the idea of coincidence, emphasizing intention rather than chance.
Het is geen ongeluk dat hij de wedstrijd won; hij heeft hard getraind.
It's not a coincidence he won the match; he trained hard.
Here, 'ongeluk' is used in the phrase 'per ongeluk,' meaning 'accidentally,' indicating an unintentional action.