бес

demon, devil

bʲ e s
noun · singular masculine, nominative Rare #42,705
demon, devil Usually refers to an evil spirit in folklore or religion.
RU: В этой сказке бес живёт в лесу.
EN: In this fairy tale, a demon lives in the forest.

Бес дыма то боится!

The devil is afraid of smoke!

— The Island (2006)

Бес в ней сидит и мучает.

A demon has taken hold of her and is tormenting her.

— The Island (2006)

Да сам ты бес!

You’re the devil yourself!

— The Island (2006)

Бес толку.

It's pointless.

— 9th Company (2005)

Меня бес попутал.

The devil got me.

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