teuflisch
devilish
Referring to the Devil or originating from him; demonic or hellish.
EXAMPLE
In der Geschichte kämpft der Held gegen eine teuflische Macht.
In the story, the hero fights against a devilish power.
teuflisch
devilish
teuflisch – teuflischer – am teuflischsten
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Meanings
teuflisch
devilish
Very evil, cruel, or vile.
EXAMPLE
Der teuflische Plan hätte viele unschuldige Menschen gefährdet.
The devilish plan would have put many innocent people in danger.
teuflisch
devilishly
Colloquial: exceptionally strong, difficult, or intense; used as an intensifier and can also express something positive.
EXAMPLE
Diese Aufgabe ist teuflisch schwer.
This task is devilishly difficult.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry teuflisch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | teuflisch |
|---|---|
| comparative | teuflischer |
| superlative | am teuflischsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Teuflisch' (devilish) is derived from 'Teufel' (Devil) and originally describes something connected with or originating from the Devil. The ending '-isch' forms an adjective here.
EXAMPLE
In dem Roman wird eine teuflische Gestalt aus der Unterwelt beschrieben.
The novel describes a devilish figure from the underworld.
Religious context
In this meaning, 'teuflisch' (devilish) frequently appears in religious, mythological, or fantastical contexts. Typical collocations refer to powers, beings, or influences.
EXAMPLE
Die Menschen fürchteten den teuflischen Einfluss auf ihr Dorf.
The people feared the devilish influence on their village.
Typical collocations
With the meaning 'very evil or vile', 'teuflisch' (devilish) often appears with words such as 'Plan' (plan), 'Tat' (deed), 'Verbrechen' (crime), or 'Lachen' (laughter). It usually describes an especially morally reprehensible action or attitude.
EXAMPLE
Die Ermittler entdeckten einen teuflischen Plan hinter dem Verbrechen.
The investigators discovered a devilish plan behind the crime.
Intensifier
Colloquially, 'teuflisch' (devilish) can appear directly before an adjective or adverb and intensify its meaning. The quality being described can also be positive.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Restaurant ist teuflisch gut.
The new restaurant is devilishly good.
Der Läufer war heute teuflisch schnell.
The runner was devilishly fast today.
In real life
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