No. 5,525 in Swedish
fyrvaktare
Lighthouse keeper.
In a sentence
Fyrvaktaren såg till att fyren lyste klart varje natt.
The lighthouse keeper ensured the lighthouse shone brightly every night.
Here, 'fyrvaktare' directly refers to the profession of a lighthouse keeper, emphasizing their role in maintaining the light of the lighthouse.
Jag drömmer om att vara en fyrvaktare och bo vid havet.
I dream of being a lighthouse keeper and living by the sea.
In this sentence, 'fyrvaktare' is used to describe a desired occupation in someone's dream, underlining the personal aspiration to take up this profession.
Som fyrvaktare i berättelsen hade han en ensam men rofylld tillvaro.
As a lighthouse keeper in the story, he led a solitary but peaceful existence.
Here, 'fyrvaktare' is used metaphorically to describe a character in a narrative, indicating a solitary yet serene lifestyle attributed to the occupation.
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