NOUN

Hölle/ˈhœlə/hell; inferno

Hölle is a German noun that means hell or inferno. It is pronounced /ˈhœlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Höllen".

Definitions

1.the place of punishment for the wicked after death(religion, mythology)

a.Christian or general sense of hell as the underworld

Viele Religionen glauben an eine Hölle für böse Menschen.Many religions believe in a hell for evil people.

2.a situation of extreme suffering, chaos, or torment(figurative, colloquial)

a.used to describe a very difficult or painful situation

Die letzten Monate waren die reinste Hölle für sie.The last few months were sheer hell for her.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Hölledie Höllen
Genitiveder Hölleder Höllen
Dativeder Hölleden Höllen
Accusativedie Hölledie Höllen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Hölle" mean in English?
"Hölle" means hell or inferno. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Hölle"?
"Hölle" is pronounced /ˈhœlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Hölle" der, die, or das?
"Hölle" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Hölle"?
The plural of "Hölle" is "Höllen".
What part of speech is "Hölle"?
"Hölle" is a noun in German.

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