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will o' the wisp in Swedish

will o' the wisp in Swedish is irrbloss, lyktgubbe, bländverk.

will o' the wisp in Swedish

irrbloss
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.
lyktgubbe
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.
bländverk
noun
(figurative) A delusionary or otherwise unachievable goal that one feels compelled to pursue.
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What is "will o' the wisp" in Swedish?

"will o' the wisp" in Swedish is irrbloss, lyktgubbe, bländverk.

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Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "will o' the wisp": irrbloss, lyktgubbe, bländverk.

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