Teufel

German (Berlin)

/ˈtɔʏfl̩/

noun
Definitions
  • (singular only) the Devil, Satan
  • a devil, satan, i.e. a creature of hell, a demon, a fallen angel etc.
  • a devil, satan, i.e. an evil person

Etymology

Inherited from Old High German tiufal (devil) derived from Latin diabolus (devil) derived from Ancient Greek διάβολος (slanderer, accuser, devil, Devil).

Origin

Ancient Greek

διάβολος

Gloss

slanderer, accuser, devil, Devil

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