άντε στο διάολο
ánte sto diáolo/ˈade sto ˈðʝaolo/
The Greek way to say "go to hell" is άντε στο διάολο (ánte sto diáolo).
Meaning: interjection (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ánte sto diáolo. The IPA transcription is /ˈade sto ˈðʝaolo/.
Did you know?
- The word άντε is often used as a standalone particle in Greek to mean 'come on' or 'let's go', making it a very common word that appears in much friendlier contexts.
- The first word in the phrase, άντε, actually originates from the ancient verb meaning 'to lead' or 'to drive'.
- In some contexts, άντε can be used ironically to express disbelief, meaning 'come on' or 'get out of here', which changes the tone of the phrase entirely.
Examples in context
- Άντε στο διάολο και παραπέρα!Go to hell and beyond!This sentence shows the phrase άντε στο διάολο used in an expanded expression meaning 'and beyond'.
Example conversation
Nikos and Kyriaki are having a heated argument.
- Νίκος NikosΔεν θέλω να σε ακούω άλλο!Den thelo na se akouo allo!I don't want to hear from you anymore!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤότε γιατί με συνεχίζεις;Tote giati me synechizeis?Then why are you continuing with me?
- Νίκος NikosΆντε στο διάολο, Κυριακή!Ande sto diaolo, Kyriaki!Go to hell, Kyriaki!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠάρε το ταυτόχρονα, Νίκο!Pare to tautochrona, Niko!Right back at you, Nikos!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “go to hell” translations and entries άντε στο διάολο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries άντε, στο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
