Fegefeuer — meaning in English

English meaning

• hell noun In many religions, the place of punishment for the wicked after death.
• purgatory noun In Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.

Senses

Fegefeuer is used for these senses in English:

• Purgatory (Christianity) An intermediate state after death in which some of those ultimately destined for Heaven must first undergo purification.
• hell (in many religions, uncountable) A place of torment where some or all sinners are believed to go after death and evil spirits are believed to be.
• purgatory Any situation where suffering is endured, particularly as part of a process of redemption.

hell — full definition

1. noun In many religions, the place of punishment for the wicked after death.
2. noun A situation or experience of extreme suffering or difficulty.
3. intj Used to express anger, frustration, or strong emphasis.

purgatory — full definition

1. noun In Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.
2. noun Any situation of temporary suffering, waiting, or discomfort.

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