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demon in Russian

demon in Russian is бес, чёрт, де́мон — demon means an evil supernatural being, often associated with hell or wickedness.

demon in Russian

бес
noun
Pronounced: bes
(now, chiefly, historical) A false god or idol; a Satanic divinity. [from 10th c.]
чёрт
noun
Pronounced: chyort
(now, chiefly, historical) A false god or idol; a Satanic divinity. [from 10th c.]
де́мон
noun
Pronounced: demon
(now, chiefly, historical) A false god or idol; a Satanic divinity. [from 10th c.]
бес
noun
Pronounced: bes
An evil spirit resident in or working for Hell; a devil. [from 10th c.]
чёрт
noun
Pronounced: chyort
An evil spirit resident in or working for Hell; a devil. [from 10th c.]
де́мон
noun
Pronounced: demon
An evil spirit resident in or working for Hell; a devil. [from 10th c.]
шайта́н
noun
Pronounced: shaytan
An evil spirit resident in or working for Hell; a devil. [from 10th c.]
дух
noun
Pronounced: dukh
A person's inner spirit or genius; a guiding or creative impulse. [from 14th c.]

What does "demon" mean?

  1. noun An evil supernatural being, often associated with hell or wickedness.
    "The story tells of a demon that lived beneath the castle."
  2. noun A destructive habit, feeling, or personal struggle, especially one someone battles internally.
    "He went to therapy to face his demons after the loss."
  3. noun Someone with remarkable skill, energy, or intensity at an activity.
    "My sister is a demon on the dance floor."
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demon in a sentence

  • The story tells of a demon that lived beneath the castle.
  • In the film, a priest tries to cast the demon out of the old house.
  • He went to therapy to face his demons after the loss.
  • He finally confronted the demons of his addiction.

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What is "demon" in Russian?
"demon" in Russian is бес, чёрт, де́мон. demon means: An evil supernatural being, often associated with hell or wickedness.
How do you pronounce бес?
"demon" in Russian is бес, pronounced "bes".
How do you use "demon" in a sentence?
Example: "The story tells of a demon that lived beneath the castle." In Russian, "demon" is бес, чёрт, де́мон.
Are there other ways to say "demon" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "demon": бес, чёрт, де́мон, шайта́н, дух.
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