Jak wszyscy diabli
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What it means
An intensifier meaning “like hell”, “terribly”, or “extremely”. Used to emphasize the degree of something — usually something bad or intense. Example: “Boli mnie jak wszyscy diabli” — “It hurts like hell.”
Vocabulary
- wszyscy — all, every
- diabli — devils (nominative plural)
Grammar note
The phrase functions as an adverbial intensifier. 'Diabli' is the nominative plural of 'diabeł'.
Cultural context
A mild expletive-flavoured intensifier, common in informal speech. Not considered strongly offensive.
Intermediate
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