fahr zu Hölle
The English phrase "go to hell" can be translated into German as fahr zu Hölle. If unsure, use fahr zu Hölle. Wiktionary also lists fahrt zu Hölle.
Meaning: interjection (verb)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| fahr zu Hölle | ||
| fahrt zu Hölle | /faːrt t͡sə ˈhœlə/ (word by word) | plural |
In German, the phrase is often used as a forceful command/exclamation rather than a suggestion of movement.
Which one should you use?
The form fahr zu Hölle is used when addressing one person, while the plural form fahrt zu Hölle is used when addressing a group of people.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often forget the article, but in natural German, one would more commonly say fahr zur Hölle (to the hell) rather than zu Hölle.
Did you know?
- The German word Hölle shares an ancient root with words meaning 'to cover' or 'to conceal'. It describes the underworld not as a pit of fire, but as a hidden place.
Examples in context
- Geh zur Hölle!Go to hell!
Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are having a heated argument.
- FelixIch glaube dir kein einziges Wort!I don't believe a single word you say!
- SarahEs ist die Wahrheit, Felix!It is the truth, Felix!
- FelixFahr zu Hölle, Sarah!Go to hell, Sarah!
- SarahDann geh ich jetzt einfach!Then I'm just leaving now!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “go to hell” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (Fahrt, zu, Hölle) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hölle, zu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
