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Djävulens

Djävulens is the genitive form of the Swedish noun djävul, meaning "the devil." It is used to indicate possession or association with the devil, functioning similarly to phrases like "the devil's [something]" in English. The form appears in religious, folkloric, and literary contexts as part of describing actions, traits, or objects attributed to the devil.

Etymology and related forms: Djävul has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Danish djævel and

Usage and meaning: In contemporary Swedish, djävulens is primarily a linguistic tool to convey strong negative

See also: The term djävul often appears in compound expressions and idioms across Swedish literature and media,

Norwegian
djevel,
and
Icelandic
djöfull,
all
belonging
to
the
Germanic
language
family.
The
Swedish
word
is
linked
to
these
cognates
and
reflects
the
broader
medieval
and
early
modern
Christian
vocabulary
for
the
devil.
The
possessive
djävulens
arises
when
indicating
that
something
belongs
to
or
is
associated
with
the
devil,
while
djävulsk
is
an
adjective
meaning
devilish.
associations.
It
appears
in
religious
discourse,
folklore,
literature,
and
everyday
language
to
emphasize
malice,
danger,
or
moral
wrongdoing.
The
phrase
operates
similarly
to
other
languages’
devils-work
or
devilish
expressions,
underscoring
the
cultural
role
of
the
devil
as
a
symbol
of
evil.
reflecting
its
place
in
Christian
and
secular
storytelling.
Compared
with
other
ways
to
express
evil,
djävulens
offers
a
clear,
culturally
resonant
link
to
the
archetypal
devil
figure
in
Swedish
language
and
culture.