der Fenker
Translation
the deuce, the devil, heck
Examples
Was zum Fenker ist hier los?
What the heck is going on here?
Hol dich der Fenker!
Go to the devil!
Grammar Patterns
zum Fenker what the heck What the heck do you want?
Hol dich der Fenker! Go to the devil! Go to the devil!
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'.