Odio
/ˈɔ.djo/
The Italian phrase for "I hate" is Odio.
Odio is used to express a strong feeling of dislike or hatred toward someone or something. When you are expressing hatred for a specific noun, Italian requires a definite article, such as odio la pioggia for "I hate the rain".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Odio is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb odiare.
Did you know?
- The word odio shares an ancestor with the English word 'odious', describing something extremely unpleasant or repulsive.
- While 'odio' expresses deep hatred, Italians often use the phrase non sopporto (I cannot tolerate) to express a very strong, socialized dislike without the heavy emotional weight of 'hate'.
- Even though it is a strong word, odio is frequently used in Italian song titles and pop culture to express dramatic, romantic longing or heartbreak.
Examples in context
- Io odio la TV.I hate TV.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of Odio with a noun.Tatoeba #5828845 by Guybrush88, translation #5828671 by CK
- Io odio i bar.I hate bars.Tatoeba #12922367 by Guybrush88, translation #11848109 by CK
- Odio te e Tom.I hate you and Tom.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of Odio when directed at people.Tatoeba #12922650 by Guybrush88, translation #8426675 by CK
- Detesto aspettare in codaI hate waiting in line
- Odio profondamente il razzismoI deeply hate racism
- Non sopporto le persone maleducateI can't stand rude people
- Detesto quel tipo di comportamento.I hate that kind of behavior.
- Non reggo le bugieI can't stand lies
- Non reggo quando la gente mangia rumorosamente.I can't stand it when people eat noisily.
- Mi fa schifo il pesceI hate fish
- 1862 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are sitting in a cafe.
- ChiaraOdio questo caffè.I hate this coffee.
- LorenzoDavvero? A me piace.Really? I like it.
- ChiaraÈ troppo amaro per me.It is too bitter for me.
- LorenzoAllora ordiniamo un tè.Then let's order a tea.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry odio.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries odio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
