This is the 6624th most frequent Korean word.
우연이
"우연이" means "coincidence" or "chance" in English.
Here, '우연이' is a noun meaning coincidence, used to describe the nature of the meeting.
우리의 만남은 정말로 우연이었어요.
Our meeting was truly coincidental.
In this sentence, '우연이' signifies an incidental occurrence, explaining the unexpected encounter.
어제 길에서 옛 친구를 만난 것은 우연이에요.
Meeting an old friend on the street yesterday was a coincidence.
This usage negates the term '우연이,' expressing the belief that the events have significant rather than accidental meaning.