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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMephistopheles
/ˌmɛfɪˈstɒfɪliːz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A demon or devil, particularly in German folklore, who is known for making pacts with humans.
"In Goethe's 'Faust', Mephistopheles tempts Faust with knowledge and worldly pleasures." - 2
A literary figure representing temptation and the darker aspects of human nature.
"The character of Mephistopheles serves as a symbol of moral conflict in many adaptations of the Faust legend."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name Mephistopheles is derived from the German 'Mephistopheles', which is believed to have originated from a combination of Hebrew and Greek roots. The term has been used in literature since the 16th century, notably in Goethe's 'Faust', where Mephistopheles is depicted as a demon who makes a pact with Faust, representing the archetype of the devil in Western literature.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mephistopheles" is said worldwide
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Méphistophélès
Transliteration: Meh-fis-toh-fel
"Dans 'Faust', Méphistophélès joue un rôle central en tant que tentateur."
Mephistopheles
Transliteration: Meh-fis-toh-fe-les
"In Goethes 'Faust' ist Mephistopheles der Teufel, der Faust verführt."
Mefistofele
Transliteration: Meh-fis-to-fe-le
"Nel 'Faust', Mefistofele rappresenta la tentazione e il peccato."
Mefistófeles
Transliteration: Meh-fis-to-fe-les
"En 'Fausto', Mefistófeles es el demonio que hace un pacto con el protagonista."
Mefistófeles
Transliteration: Meh-fis-to-fe-les
"Em 'Fausto', Mefistófeles simboliza a tentação e a corrupção."
मेफिस्टोफेल्स
Transliteration: Meh-fis-to-fe-ls
"गोएथे के 'फॉस्ट' में, मेफिस्टोफेल्स एक महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं।"
梅菲斯特菲勒斯
Transliteration: Méi fēi sī tè fēi lè sī
"在歌德的《浮士德》中，梅菲斯特菲勒斯是一个诱惑者。"
메피스토펠레스
Transliteration: Me-pi-seu-to-pel-le-seu
"괴테의 '파우스트'에서 메피스토펠레스는 유혹의 상징입니다."
メフィストフェレス
Transliteration: Mefisutoferesu
"ゲーテの『ファウスト』では、メフィストフェレスが重要な役割を果たします。"
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