dwaallicht

dwaallicht

A "dwaallicht" is a will-o'-the-wisp or ghostly light that is thought to mislead travelers.

Here, 'dwaallicht' refers to a literal wandering light, such as a ghostly or mysterious light seen at night.

Er dwaalde een dwaallicht in de nacht, onzeker waarheen het ging.

A wandering light floated in the night, unsure of where it was going.

In this usage, 'dwaallicht' is metaphorically describing a person who is perceived as unusual or ungrounded in their actions or thoughts.

Hij werd beschouwd als een dwaallicht door zijn excentrieke ideeën en gedrag.

He was considered a misfit due to his eccentric ideas and behavior.

Here, 'dwaallicht' symbolizes an enigmatic guidance, potentially leading astray, emphasizing its ambiguous nature.

Tijdens de uitdagende tocht door het moeras volgden de reizigers een mysterieus dwaallicht.

During the challenging journey through the swamp, the travelers followed a mysterious wandering light.