accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

noun

wypadek

/vɨˈpadɛk/· rzeczownik

Also

przypadek(m)

Definition

An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, often resulting in damage or injury.

Examples

He was involved in a minor car accident yesterday.

Wczoraj brał udział w niewielkim wypadku samochodowym.

I met my old friend by accident at the concert.

Spotkałem mojego starego przyjaciela przez przypadek na koncercie.

Synonyms

mishap incident collision

Collocations

car accidenttraffic accidenthave an accident

Discover more words

Leksogram features a broad vocabulary base covering levels A1 through C1, with Polish translations, IPA pronunciation, definitions, and examples for every word. Find this word on today's puzzle board!

Play today's puzzle

Find "accident" and dozens of other words on today's board