ongeluk

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch ongeluc. Equivalent to on- +‎ geluk.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɔŋ.ɣəˌlʏk/
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  • Hyphenation: on‧ge‧luk

Noun

ongeluk n (plural ongelukken, diminutive ongelukje n)

  1. unhappiness, misery
  2. accident
  3. (uncountable) bad luck, misfortune

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Descendants

  • Afrikaans: ongeluk
  • Berbice Creole Dutch: onggluku
  • Negerhollands: ongeluk
  • Aukan: ongookoe