No. 4,044 in Swedish
olyckshändelse
Accidental mishap.
In a sentence
Det var en olyckshändelse att glaset föll från bordet.
It was an accident that the glass fell from the table.
Here, 'olyckshändelse' is used to describe an incident involving an unintended and unfortunate outcome, emphasizing its unexpected nature.
Barnet blev inte skadat trots olyckshändelsen på lekplatsen.
The child was not injured despite the accident at the playground.
In this context, 'olyckshändelse' denotes a mishap occurring in a specific situation, implying it was unforeseen and not intentionally caused.
Han sade att bilen gick sönder på grund av en olyckshändelse.
He said that the car broke down due to an accident.
Here, 'olyckshändelse' refers to a specific unfortunate event resulting in damage or disruption, highlighting its involuntary aspect.
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