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noun
(AN UNFORTUNATE CONDITION OR EVENT)
The misfortune struck the whole family. - Das Unglück traf die ganze Familie.
(AN UNEXPECTED EVENT CAUSING HARM)
The accident was a serious misfortune. - Das Unglück war ein schwerer Unfall.
(A SUDDEN EVENT CAUSING GREAT DAMAGE)
The disaster was a devastating misfortune. - Das Unglück war ein verheerendes Desaster.