Inferno

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Etymology

From Italian inferno, from Latin infernus (“hell”). Adopted in the context of Dante’s Inferno. Freer use chiefly since the 19th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈfɛʁno/
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Noun

Inferno n (strong, genitive Infernos, plural Infernos)

  1. inferno (catastrophic scenario, especially involving fire)

Declension

Declension of Inferno
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Inferno die Infernos
genitive eines des Infernos der Infernos
dative einem dem Inferno den Infernos
accusative ein das Inferno die Infernos

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