hell
Meaning: A place of suffering in some religions, or an expression of emphasis
'Hell' in religious contexts refers to a place of punishment after death. In everyday speech, it's commonly used as an intensifier in expressions like 'what the hell' or 'hell of a.' 'Go through hell' means to experience extreme difficulty. The word can be considered mildly offensive in some contexts.
Examples
- What the hell is going on here? 这里到底发生了什么?¿Qué demonios está pasando aquí?一体ここで何が起きているんだ?도대체 여기서 무슨 일이 벌어지고 있는 거야?
- We've been through hell this past year. 这一年我们经历了很多磨难。Hemos pasado por un infierno este último año.この1年は本当に大変でした。지난 1년간 정말 힘든 시간을 보냈습니다.
- It was a hell of a party. 那是一场非常棒的派对。Fue una fiesta increíble.とんでもなく素晴らしいパーティーでした。엄청나게 대단한 파티였습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'hel' or 'helle', of Germanic origin, related to Old Norse 'Hel' (the goddess of the underworld) and German 'Hölle'. From a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to cover' or 'to conceal'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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