Satan
der Satan, die Satane
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Satan
In the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic religions, a supernatural being regarded as God's opponent and the embodiment of evil. Satan is also understood as the tempter of humankind.
Nach der religiösen Vorstellung versucht der Satan, die Menschen vom Guten abzubringen.
According to religious belief, Satan tries to turn people away from goodness.
devil
A very evil, cruel, or deceitful person; a derogatory, usually figurative term.
Dieser Satan hat seine eigenen Freunde betrogen.
That devil betrayed his own friends.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Satane |
| genitive | des Satans |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Satan | die Satane |
| accusative | den Satan | die Satane |
| dative | dem Satan | den Satanen |
| genitive | des Satans | der Satane |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In religious texts, „Satan“ (Satan) can be used like a proper name without an article. It can also be used with „der“ (the).
In der Erzählung stellt Satan den Glauben eines Menschen auf die Probe.
In the story, Satan puts a person's faith to the test.
In der Erzählung stellt der Satan den Glauben eines Menschen auf die Probe.
In the story, the Satan puts a person's faith to the test.
A fixed expression is „einen Pakt mit Satan schließen“ (to make a pact with Satan). It occurs especially in stories in which someone promises their soul in exchange for power or wealth.
Der Held des Romans schließt einen Pakt mit Satan, um ewige Jugend zu erhalten.
The hero of the novel makes a pact with Satan to attain eternal youth.
As an insult, „Satan“ (devil) can be used in direct address with „du“ (you). In a serious argument, this form of address is highly hurtful and expresses strong personal rejection.
„Du Satan!“, rief sie voller Wut, als sie von seinem Verrat erfuhr.
“You devil!” she shouted furiously when she learned of his betrayal.
