No. 1,244 in German
unglück
Misfortune or accident.
In a sentence
Das Unglück ereignete sich gestern in der Nähe der Stadt.
The misfortune occurred yesterday near the city.
In this sentence, 'Unglück' refers to a tragic or unfortunate event, like an accident or disaster.
Sein Unglück war, dass er den Bus verpasst hat.
His misfortune was that he missed the bus.
Here, 'Unglück' refers to a relatively minor misfortune, conveying inconvenience or bad luck.
Sie hatte ein Unglück mit ihrer Arbeit, aber es führte zu einer neuen Gelegenheit.
She had trouble or misfortune with her work, but it led to a new opportunity.
This usage of 'Unglück' describes challenges or difficulties faced, leading to potential growth or change.
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