우연

NounSino-Korean: 偶然

1. 1

   chance; accident

   Something happened by chance without a proper cause.

   Korean definition: 마땅한 이유 없이 어쩌다가 일어난 일.

   • 친구와 내가 똑같은 옷을 입고 학교에 온 것은 순전히 우연이었다.

     It was pure chance that my friend and I came to school wearing the same clothes.

   • 내가 일을 맡게 된 것은 우연이 아니라 그동안의 성과를 인정받았기 때문이었다.

     It wasn't by chance that I was given the job; it was because my past achievements were recognized.