Olycksdrabbade

Olycksdrabbade is a Swedish word that translates to "accident-prone" or "unlucky" in English. It describes a person or entity that frequently experiences misfortune or accidents. The term is often used to convey a sense of repeated bad luck rather than a single isolated incident.

The word itself is a compound of "olycka" (accident, misfortune) and the past participle of the verb "drabba" (to strike, to afflict). Therefore, "olycksdrabbade" literally means something that has been struck by misfortune. It can be applied to individuals, but also to objects, places, or situations that seem to be consistently plagued by bad events. For example, a car that is always getting dents and scratches might be described as olycksdrabbad, or a person who seems to constantly find themselves in awkward or unfortunate situations.

While it can sometimes be used humorously, it generally implies a pattern of negative occurrences. It doesn't necessarily suggest incompetence or a lack of care on the part of the person or thing described, but rather an external force or a persistent streak of bad luck. The concept highlights a human tendency to categorize and attribute reasons, even if those reasons are simply a perceived lack of good fortune.