en olycka
accident
En händelse där något går fel och någon kan bli skadad eller något kan gå sönder.
Olycka (Swedish)
Definition:
The word "olycka" in Swedish means accident or mishap in English. It refers to an unexpected event that causes harm, damage, or injury. This can relate to traffic accidents, workplace incidents, or general unfortunate occurrences.
Usage in context:
- "Bilolycka" = car accident
- "Arbetsplatsolycka" = workplace accident
Related words / synonyms:
- Olycksfall – also means an accident or mishap but sometimes more used specifically in insurance terms or referring to a bodily injury caused by an accident.
- Missöde – means mishap or misfortune, often less severe and can include a broader range of unpleasant events that are not necessarily accidents.
- Katastrof – means catastrophe or disaster, larger scale than "olycka" and usually implying extensive damage or loss.
Summary:
"Olycka" = accident/mishap, generally unexpected and causing harm. Related but distinct from "olycksfall" (often used more formally for injuries), "missöde" (less severe mishap), and "katastrof" (large-scale disaster).
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Examples
En olycka hände på vägen.noun
An accident happened on the road.
De pratade länge om olyckan vid sjön.noun
They talked for a long time about the accident by the lake.
Har du varit med om någon olycka i trafiken?noun
Have you been involved in any accident in traffic?
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