English–German

“hell” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhœlə/

Example

Die Arbeit war die Hölle.

The work was hell.

Illustration for Hölle (hell)

How to say “hell” in German

“Hell” in German is Hölle.

A place from which suffering offers no apparent exit, a picture extended to exhausting work, conflict, or other ordeals.

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

Example sentences with Hölle

Für die Bewohner war die Flut eine Hölle auf Erden.

For the inhabitants, the flood was a hell on earth.

Tips for using Hölle

  • The figurative use is common in colloquial German, while formal contexts may prefer a more specific description of the problem.

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