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ordeal

/ɔɹˈdil/ /ɔːˈdiːl/

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noun

Leidensprüfung, Tortur

A painful or trying experience.

Examples :

"The long job interview was an ordeal, but I'm glad I went through it. "

Das lange Vorstellungsgespräch war eine Tortur, aber ich bin froh, dass ich es durchgestanden habe.

suffering event situation

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noun

Gericht, Gottesurteil

A trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test (such as ducking in water), divine authority deciding the guilt of the accused.

Examples :

"The accused student faced an ordeal to prove his innocence: he had to walk across hot coals. "

Der angeklagte Student musste sich einem Gottesurteil stellen, um seine Unschuld zu beweisen: Er musste über glühende Kohlen gehen.

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Kalabarbohne

The poisonous ordeal bean or Calabar bean

Examples :

"In some cultures, people accused of crimes were forced to ingest the ordeal bean; if they survived, they were considered innocent. "

In manchen Kulturen wurden Menschen, die eines Verbrechens beschuldigt wurden, gezwungen, die Kalabarbohne zu sich zu nehmen; überlebten sie, galten sie als unschuldig.

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