English–German

“devil” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtɔɪ̯fl̩/

Example

Man spricht vom Teufel.

People are talking about the devil.

Illustration for Teufel (devil)

How to say “devil” in German

“Devil” in German is Teufel.

A hostile figure lurking behind temptation, misfortune, or a dangerous scheme.

Full entry for Teufel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Teufel

Viele verdächtigen ihn, mit dem Teufel im Bunde zu sein.

Many suspect him of being in league with the devil.

Tips for using Teufel

  • Teufel is masculine: der Teufel, den Teufel, and the plural die Teufel, with no plural ending.

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