der Fenker
Translation
the deuce, the devil, hangman (euphemism)
Examples
Was zum Fenker ist hier los?
What the deuce is going on here?
Hol dich der Fenker!
The devil take you!
Grammar Patterns
zum Fenker what the deuce What the deuce do you want?
Hol dich der Fenker! The devil take you! The devil take you!
Similar Words
Synonyms: Henker, Teufel
Etymology
A euphemistic alteration of 'Henker' (hangman), created by changing the initial sound to soften the word.
Memory Tips
Remember it as a 'funnier' or 'fake' version of 'Henker' (hangman) by changing the 'H' to an 'F'.