Devil

Übersetzungen

devilsubstantiv
devils
Pl.
UK
/ˈdɛv.əl/
US
/ˈdɛv.əl/
The devil is often depicted with horns and a tail.
Дьявол часто изображается с рогами и хвостом.
In many religions, Satan is considered the embodiment of evil.
Во многих религиях Сатана считается воплощением зла.
The villagers believed a mischievous imp or demon was causing the disturbances.
Жители деревни верили, что беспокойства вызывает озорной бес или демон.
Synonyme
devilverb
deviled
Präteritum
deviled
Partizip Perfekt
deviling
Gerundium
UK
/ˈdɛv.əl/
US
/ˈdɛv.əl/
He likes to devil his younger brother.
Он любит дразнить своего младшего брата.
The thought of the exam results deviled her all night.
Мысль о результатах экзамена мучила её всю ночь.
deviladjektiv
UK
/ˈdɛv.əl/
US
/ˈdɛv.əl/
Used attributively to describe something associated with, resembling, or characteristic of a devil (e.g., 'devil horns', 'devil music').
devilinterjektion
Archaic exclamation expressing irritation, surprise, or disbelief.
Synonyme

Definitionen

devilsubstantiv
A supernatural entity often depicted as the embodiment of evil and adversary of God in various religions.
In many cultures, the devil is seen as a tempter who leads people astray.
A person who is mischievous or wicked, often used in a playful or affectionate manner.
He's such a little devil, always playing pranks on his friends.
A person or thing that is very difficult or unpleasant.
This math problem is a real devil; I can't seem to solve it.
A person who is unfortunate or deserving of pity.
The poor devil lost all his savings in the scam.
Used with 'the' to express annoyance, surprise, or emphasis.
What the devil is that noise outside?
devilverb
To season or prepare food with hot spices or condiments.
She decided to devil the eggs with mustard and paprika for the party.
To annoy or harass someone persistently.
The children would devil their teacher with endless questions.
deviladjektiv
Attributive. Relating to or characteristic of a devil; wicked or fiendish.
The band played deafening devil music late into the night.
devilinterjektion
An exclamation expressing annoyance, surprise, or disbelief (archaic).
Devil! I nearly missed the last train.