Zum Teufel mit dir!
To hell with you!
Language note: Direct and harsh, often said in anger.
Culture note: Less commonly used today; can sound dramatic.
Context: A friend keeps borrowing things from you and never returns them.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Zum
[tsoom]
To the
Indicates purpose or direction.
Geh zum Teufel mit dir und deinem Unsinn!
To hell with you and your nonsense!
Teufel
[TOY-fel]
devil
Referring to evil or mischief, often used in curses.
Zum Teufel sollst du gehen!
Go to the devil!
mit
[mit]
with
Expressing accompaniment.
Zum Teufel mit dir, ich habe genug.
To hell with you, I’ve had enough.
dir
[deer]
you
Refers to the person being addressed.
Zum Teufel mit dir, warum bist du hier?
To hell with you, why are you here?
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