No. 9,456 in Catalan
infern
Hell.
In a sentence
L'infern està representat sovint com un lloc de càstig etern.
Hell is often depicted as a place of eternal punishment.
In this sentence, 'infern' refers to the concept of a afterlife realm used in religious or metaphorical contexts, where punishment is received.
Aquest trànsit a la ciutat és un autèntic infern.
This traffic in the city is a real nightmare.
Here, 'infern' metaphorically describes a highly unpleasant situation involving traffic, expressing frustration.
Va viure la seva pròpia infern durant aquells anys difícils.
He lived through his own hell during those difficult years.
In this usage, 'infern' is used metaphorically to depict a period of significant personal challenge or hardship.
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