hex
word
Definition
A 'hex' is a magic spell or curse, especially one believed to bring bad luck or harm to someone.
Usage & Nuances
Used informally, often in storytelling, folklore, or discussions about magic. 'Put a hex on' means to curse. Not as strong as 'curse' in formal or religious contexts. Also used playfully or humorously.
Spanish: hechizo (maldición) - maldiciónPortuguese (BR): feitiço (maldição)Portuguese (PT): feitiço (maldição)Chinese (Simplified): 咒语（恶咒） - 诅咒Chinese (Traditional): 咒語（惡咒） - 詛咒Hindi: टोटका (शाप)Arabic: تعويذة (لعنة)Bengali: জাদুটোনা - অভিশাপRussian: порча - сглазJapanese: 呪い - 魔法（不運を起こす）Vietnamese: bùa ngải - lời nguyềnKorean: 주술 - 저주Turkish: büyü - lanetUrdu: جادو - نحوستIndonesian: santet - kutukan
Example Sentences
The old witch put a hex on the village.
basic
He believes someone put a hex on his car.
basic
The magician warned him about the hex.
basic
I think my phone is under a hex—it keeps acting weird for no reason.
natural
Don't say that! You'll hex the whole thing.
natural
Sometimes it feels like there's a hex on my luck this year.
natural