LEARNit Dictionary

hell

noun
B2
1
B2
the place believed to be the home of devils and where bad people go after death
جهنم, دوزخ, سقر
2
B2
a very unpleasant experience or situation in which people suffer very much
جهنم, عذاب, رنج فراوان
The last three months have been hell.
He went through hell during the trial.
Her parents made her life hell.
Being totally alone is my idea of hell on earth.
He was in a hell of his own making.
For the last few weeks my whole family has been in hell because of this.
Since she moved in, life has been hell for the other residents.
It was hell getting through airport security.
see also living hell
3
a swear word that some people use when they are annoyed or surprised or to emphasize something. Its use is offensive to some people.
جهنم, دوزخ
Oh hell, I've burned the pan.
What the hell do you think you are doing?
Go to hell!
I can't really afford it, but, what the hell , I'll get it anyway.
He's as guilty as hell.
(North American English)‘Do you understand?’ ‘Hell, no. I don't.’