gå vilse

to get lost

Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation

/ɡoː ˈvɪlsɛ/

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Cultural Note

Gå vilse can be stressful in practice but is also used humorously for wandering during travel.

📝 Example Sentences

De gick vilse i de små gränderna.

They got lost in the small alleyways.

Vi går inte vilse om vi följer kartan.

We won't get lost if we follow the map.

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