This is the 2369th most frequent Dutch word.
toeval
Coincidence.
In this sentence, 'toeval' is used to express a serendipitous or unplanned occurrence.
Het was puur toeval dat we elkaar tegenkwamen.
It was pure coincidence that we ran into each other.
Here, 'toeval' refers to the concept of randomness or events without intentional control.
Waarom laat je alles aan het toeval over?
Why are you leaving everything to chance?
This usage implies questioning whether an event is truly coincidental or if it might have another explanation.