will o' the wisp in Dutch

will o' the wisp in Dutch is dwaallicht, hersenschim.

will o' the wisp in Dutch

dwaallicht

noun

(British, _, folklore) A flickering light or lantern, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes, held by a supernatural creature who uses it to lure travelers at night to their demise.

hersenschim

noun

(figurative) A delusionary or otherwise unachievable goal that one feels compelled to pursue.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "will o' the wisp" in Dutch?

"will o' the wisp" in Dutch is dwaallicht, hersenschim.

Are there other ways to say "will o' the wisp" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "will o' the wisp": dwaallicht, hersenschim.

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