No. 13,248 in Swedish

trollkarlen

The Swedish word "trollkarlen" means "the wizard" or "the magician" in English.

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Trollkarlen försvann i ett moln av rök.
The wizard disappeared in a cloud of smoke.
The word 'trollkarlen' here refers to a person skilled in magic, often part of mythical or fantasy contexts.
Vi såg en pjäs där trollkarlen hjälpte huvudkaraktären att lösa mysteriet.
We watched a play where the wizard helped the main character solve the mystery.
The word 'trollkarlen' is used to describe a fictional or theatrical character performing magical acts or assisting in plots.
Barnen blev förtjusta när trollkarlen på festen visade sina trick.
The children were delighted when the magician at the party showed his tricks.
In this case, 'trollkarlen' denotes a performer specialized in magic tricks and entertainment, appealing to audiences such as children.

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