hell

US /hel/
UK /hel/
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1.

hel

a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering, often traditionally depicted as a place of perpetual fire beneath the earth where the wicked are punished after death

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According to some beliefs, sinners go to hell.
Volgens sommige overtuigingen gaan zondaars naar de hel.
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone in hell.
De prediker sprak over vuur en zwavel in de hel.
2.

hel, ellende, marteling

a place or state of misery, torment, or destruction

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War is hell for those who experience it.
Oorlog is de hel voor degenen die het meemaken.
The traffic jam was absolute hell.
De file was een absolute hel.
1.

hel, verdomme

used to express anger, annoyance, or emphasis

:
What the hell are you doing?
Wat de hel ben je aan het doen?
Go to hell!
Ga naar de hel!