Meanings
An unfortunate incident or accident.
ایک نامناسب واقعہ یا حادثہ۔
حادثہ
haadsa
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- minor mishap
- tragic mishap
- unexpected mishap
Example Sentences
The car accident was just a minor mishap.
گاڑی کا حادثہ صرف ایک معمولی حادثہ تھا۔
Gaari ka haadsa sirf aik mamooli haadsa tha.
Her mishap during the presentation made everyone laugh.
پیشکش کے دوران اس کا حادثہ سب کو ہنسانے والا بن گیا۔
Peshkash ke dauran us ka haadsa sab ko hansanay wala ban gaya.
They faced a mishap on their long journey.
ان کو اپنی لمبی سفر پر ایک حادثے کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔
Un ko apni lambi safar par aik haadse ka samna karna para.
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💡 Memory Tip
Mishaps happen when taking risks.
Picture a spilled drink as a classic mishap.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
حادثة خوشی کی گامزنی ہے، مگر ہر آہ بھی غم کی لہجہ ہے۔
Haadsa khushi ki gamzani hai, magar har aah bhi gham ki lehja hai.
An incident is a fleeting joy, yet every sigh carries the tone of sorrow.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ملی تو حادثہ ہو گیا۔
Mili to haadsa ho gaya.
When it happened, it turned into a mishap.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old Norse "mishap" — bad fortune
First known use: 14th century
The term originated in the Old Norse ‘mishap’, meaning 'bad luck'. Over time, it evolved into the modern English usage referring to unfortunate events.