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devil noun

  /ˈdɛvəl/ , /ˈdɛvɪl/
  • (theology) An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.
 djävul, jävel
  • The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.
  • A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.
 djävul, fan
  • (euphemistic, with an article, as an intensifier) Hell.
 djävul
  • A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.
 djävul, jävul

devilment noun

  /ˈdɛv(ə)lm(ə)nt/ , /ˈdɛv(ɪ)lm(ə)nt/
  • (uncountable) Devilish action or conduct; wickedness; (more generally) troublemaking behaviour; mischief; (countable) an instance of this.
 djävulskap

devil properNoun

  /ˈdɛvəl/ , /ˈdɛvɪl/
  • (theology) The chief devil; Satan.
 Djävulen, Gamle Erik, Hin håle, Satan
Tasmanian devil
tasmansk djävul, pungdjävul
she-devil
djävulinna, hondjävul
devil-may-care
lättsinnig, sorgfri
lucky devil
lyckost
mountain devil
taggagam
thorny devil
taggagam
speak of the devil and he shall appear
När man talar om trollen så står de i farstun.
speak of the devil
när man talar om trollen, tala om trollen
devil's advocate
djävulens advokat
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