दुर्घटना
durghatna
An accident is something that happens by chance and usually causes harm or damage. It can be a sudden event that you didn't plan for.
You pronounce 'accident' like this: ak-si-dent.
The word 'accident' comes from the Latin word 'accidens', which means 'happening' or 'occurrence'.
The word 'accident' in Hindi is 'दुर्घटना' (Durghaṭnā).