Ich hasse alle
The English phrase 'i hate everyone' is translated into German as Ich hasse alle.
Which one should you use?
While Ich hasse alle means 'I hate everyone' or 'I hate all', the alternative Ich hasse jeden emphasizes the individual nature of the hatred, meaning 'I hate every single person'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Ich hasse alle, the word alle functions as the accusative object.
Did you know?
- While hasse is the direct translation for 'hate', Germans often use the phrase Ich kann niemanden leiden to express general misanthropy. It literally means 'I can suffer no one', which sounds less aggressive than declaring hate.
- While 'hate' in English is often used hyperbolically, the German verb hassen carries a very heavy, intense emotional weight that can sound much more serious in a real conversation.
- The German word ich shares a common ancestor with the English 'I' and the Latin 'ego', all tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *eǵh₂óm.
Examples in context
- Ich hasse alle Menschen hier.I hate all the people here.
- Ich hasse alle, die mich anlügen.I hate everyone who lies to me.
- Manchmal denke ich: Ich hasse alle.Sometimes I think: I hate everyone.
Example conversation
Laura and Lukas are talking about a stressful day at work.
- LauraMein Chef ist schrecklich.My boss is terrible.
- LukasDas tut mir leid, Laura.I am sorry, Laura.
- LauraIch hasse alle gerade einfach.I just hate everyone right now.
- LukasKomm, wir gehen nach Hause.Come on, let's go home.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ich, ich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
