No. 765 in Dutch
ongeval
Accident.
In a sentence
Er vond een ernstig ongeval plaats op de snelweg.
A serious accident occurred on the highway.
Here, 'ongeval' refers to an unexpected and sudden mishap or accident, typically involving harm or disruption.
Na het ongeval werd de weg afgesloten voor verkeer.
After the accident, the road was closed for traffic.
In this sentence, 'ongeval' is mentioned as a past event, emphasizing its consequences on traffic.
Gelukkig was er bij het ongeval niemand gewond geraakt.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
Here, 'ongeval' is used to refer to an event that could have caused harm but did not result in injuries.
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