hell in English: In many religions, the place of fire and pain where bad people are said to go after they die. (noun)

Translation

In many religions, the place of fire and pain where bad people are said to go after they die.

Word origin

From Old English hel, a hidden or covered place, from an old Germanic root meaning to cover.

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"Hell" names the place itself, so it takes no article here.

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People also use "hell" for something very unpleasant.

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"What the hell" is a strong, informal way to show surprise or anger.

fire

The hot, bright flames that burn when something is on fire and give heat and light.

bad

Not good; of low quality, or causing harm or trouble.

hot

Having a high heat; very warm to feel or taste.

place

A spot or area where something is, or where something happens.

trouble

A problem or difficulty that makes life hard.

heaven

In many religions, the happy place above the sky where God lives and good people go when they die.

devil

In many stories and religions, the evil spirit who makes people do bad things.

heck

A soft word for hell, used to show you are annoyed or surprised without being rude.

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