Teufelspakt

derNoun

pact with the devil

English translations

  1. 01

    deal with the devil

  2. 02

    pact with the devil

Word details

German meaning
Ein Teufelspakt ist eine fiktive Vereinbarung, bei der eine Person ihre Seele dem Teufel verkauft, um irdische Vorteile zu erlangen.
English meaning
A devil's pact is a fictional agreement in which a person sells their soul to the devil in order to gain earthly benefits.
Synonym
Seelenverkauf
German example
In der Geschichte schloss der Protagonist einen Teufelspakt.
English example
In the story, the protagonist made a devil's pact.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Teufelspakt
Plural Form
die Teufelspakte

Example sentences with “Teufelspakt”

  1. Er scheint einen Teufelspakt geschlossen zu haben. (He seems to have made a pact with the devil.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Teufelspakt a metaphorical term?

Yes, it is often used metaphorically to describe an agreement with someone immoral or dangerous.