ghét
[ɣɛt̚˧˦]
The Vietnamese word for to hate is ghét.
The verb ghét is used to express intense dislike. You can use it for inanimate objects, such as a television or for activities, such as going to school.
Meaning: to dislike intensely (verb)
Which one should you use?
While ghét expresses intense dislike, it is generally used for preferences or annoyances, whereas the word hận is used for deep-seated, long-term resentment or vendettas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb ghét does not change its form based on tense or person.
Did you know?
- Vietnamese speakers often use the phrase ghét thế to express that something is so cute or endearing that it is almost frustrating.
- If you want to say you 'hate' someone in a playful or flirting way, such as saying 'I hate you' to a partner, you might actually use ghét to imply a sense of cute protest.
- In Vietnamese poetry and song lyrics, hận is frequently used to describe the tragic separation of lovers, blending hatred with profound sorrow.
Examples in context
- Tôi ghét ti vi.I hate TV.This sentence shows how to express hating an object using ghét.Tatoeba #9010660 by dotheduyet1999, translation #5828671 by CK
- Tôi ghét đi học.I hate going to school.This sentence shows how to express hating an activity using ghét.Tatoeba #9778140 by dotheduyet1999, translation #6271794 by CK
- Tôi ghét hóa họcI hate chemistry.This sentence shows how to express hating a subject using ghét.Tatoeba #12538177 by thanhcona40, translation #1445 by CK
- Tôi chán ghét công việc nàyI hate this job
- Tôi chán ghét sự tham lam của một số người.I hate the greediness of some people.
- Tôi thấy ghét những người giả dốiI hate fake people
- 73 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their preferences at a restaurant.
- MinhEm có ghét món này không?Do you hate this dish?
- HươngEm không ghét, nhưng nó hơi cay.I don't hate it, but it's a bit spicy.
- MinhAnh ghét đồ ăn cay.I hate spicy food.
- HươngVậy mình gọi món khác nhé.Then let's order something else.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hate” translations and entries ghét, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
