devil
Aussprache: [ˈdɛvəl]
Kontext: „religion“
(noun) the devil is a powerful evil being often seen as the enemy of good. In many stories, he tries to make people do bad things instead of good things.
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In the story, the hero fights against the devil to save the village from darkness.
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The character decided to be good and not listen to the devil's tempting offers.
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Why do people believe in the devil as a symbol of evil?
Kontext: „behavior“
(noun) sometimes, we call a mischievous child or someone acting mischievously a devil. It means they are being naughty or playful.
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That little boy was such a devil, always playing pranks and making everyone laugh.
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She wasn't being a devil today; she was very well-behaved in class.
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Is he acting like a devil again, or is he being good today?
Kontext: „colloquial“
(noun) the devil can also refer to someone who is very skilled at something, often with a hint of being tricky. Like a soccer player who plays extremely well.
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He is a devil on the soccer field, always scoring goals.
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Despite his reputation, he was not a devil when it came to teamwork.
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Is she really as much of a devil in the kitchen as they say?