purgatory
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purgatory
In Catholic doctrine, a place or state of purification in which the souls of the deceased are cleansed of their sins before entering heaven.
Nach dem Glauben mancher Christen müssen die Seelen eine Zeit im Fegefeuer verbringen.
According to the belief of some Christians, souls must spend time in purgatory.
purgatory
In a figurative sense, a situation associated with great torment, suffering, or severe trials.
Die wochenlange Ungewissheit über sein Schicksal war für die Familie ein wahres Fegefeuer.
The weeks of uncertainty about his fate were true purgatory for the family.
'Fegefeuer' (purgatory) is a compound word made from the verb 'fegen' (to sweep, to clean) and the noun 'Feuer' (fire). So it literally describes a 'cleansing fire', which illustrates the idea of purification from sins.
Die Vorstellung eines reinigenden Feuers ist die Grundlage dieses Konzepts.
The idea of a cleansing fire is the basis of this concept.
In the figurative sense, 'Fegefeuer' (purgatory) describes a time of extreme emotional torment or a severe trial. Typical phrases are 'durch ein Fegefeuer gehen' (to go through purgatory) or describing something as 'ein wahres Fegefeuer' (true purgatory).
Die monatelange Prüfungsvorbereitung war für ihn ein wahres Fegefeuer.
The months of exam preparation were true purgatory for him.
You can recognize the original, religious meaning from the context of faith, soul, death, and sin. The figurative meaning refers to intense personal crises, trials, or phases of uncertainty in life.
In seinem Tagebuch beschrieb er die Zeit nach der Trennung als sein persönliches Fegefeuer.
In his diary, he described the time after the breakup as his personal purgatory.
hell
Hölle and Fegefeuer refer, in religious beliefs, to places or states after death that are associated with suffering. Hölle represents eternal punishment, whereas Fegefeuer represents temporary purification before entering heaven. Use the word that expresses this difference in duration and function.
Nach dieser Lehre müssen manche Seelen zuerst durch das Fegefeuer gehen.
According to this doctrine, some souls must first pass through purgatory.
In dieser religiösen Vorstellung kommen die Verdammten nach dem Tod in die Hölle.
According to this religious belief, the damned go to hell after death.
