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accident in Malay

kemalangan

UK/ˈæk.sɪ.dənt//ˈæk.sə.dənt/

accident in Malay: kemalangan. In English, accident means an unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.

Malay words for accident

unexpected event with negative consequences
kemalangan
transport: unintended event that causes damage
kemalangan

English meaning of accident

  1. noun An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.
  2. noun Casus; such unforeseen, extraordinary, extraneous interference as is out of the range of ordinary calculation.
  3. noun A collision or crash of a vehicle, aircraft, or other form of transportation that causes damage to the transportation involved; and sometimes injury or death to the transportation's occupants or bystanders in close proximity. (but see Usage notes).
  4. noun Any chance event.

Full definition of accident

accident in a sentence

  • to die by an accident such as an act of God
  • There was a huge accident on I5 involving 15 automobiles.
  • My insurance went up after the second accident in three months.

Synonyms of accident

All synonyms of accident

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Questions about accident in Malay

What is the meaning of accident in Malay?
Accident in Malay is kemalangan.
Apakah maksud accident dalam bahasa Melayu?
Accident: kemalangan.
What does accident mean in English?
Accident means an unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.

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