Teufel/ˈtɔɪ̯fl̩/devil; demon
Teufel is a German noun that means devil or demon. It is pronounced /ˈtɔɪ̯fl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Teufel".
Definitions
1.supernatural being representing evil or the tempter(religion, mythology)
a.evil being; incarnation of evil, especially in the Christian context
Viele Religionen haben Geschichten über den Teufel und den Kampf zwischen Gut und Böse.—Many religions have stories about the devil and the struggle between good and evil.
2.rascal or mischievous person, sometimes used in mild curses or expressions(colloquial, figurative)
a.a mischievous child or person
Der kleine Teufel hat wieder alle Kekse gegessen.—The little rascal ate all the cookies again.
b.expletive or expression of annoyance, surprise or disbelief
Was zum Teufel machst du da?—What the hell are you doing there?
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Teufel | die Teufel |
| Genitive | des Teufels | der Teufel |
| Dative | dem Teufel | den Teufeln |
| Accusative | den Teufel | die Teufel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Teufel" mean in English?
- "Teufel" means devil or demon. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Teufel"?
- "Teufel" is pronounced /ˈtɔɪ̯fl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Teufel" der, die, or das?
- "Teufel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Teufel"?
- The plural of "Teufel" is "Teufel".
- What part of speech is "Teufel"?
- "Teufel" is a noun in German.
