How to Say “I Hate Life” in German

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ich hasse das Leben
The English phrase "I hate life" is expressed in German as ich hasse das Leben.
This phrase is used to convey deep unhappiness or frustration with one's existence.

Which one should you use?

You might encounter Das Leben ist zum Kotzen. which translates to "Life is disgusting" and is used in a more colloquial sense.

Did you know?

  • The word Leben shares the same Proto-Indo-European root as words meaning 'cling' or 'linger'.
  • In very informal settings, a German speaker might omit the ich and just say hasse das Leben.
  • The word hasse comes from a root that implies intense aversion, which is stronger than the English 'dislike'.

Examples in context

  • Ich hasse das Leben.
    I hate life.
  • Manchmal denke ich, ich hasse das Leben.
    Sometimes I think I hate life.
  • Wenn alles schiefgeht, sage ich: Ich hasse das Leben.
    When everything goes wrong, I say: I hate life.

Example conversation

Two friends are sitting in a cafe after a very long and stressful day.

  1. Maximilian

    Alles ist so kompliziert heute.
    Everything is so complicated today.
  2. Sarah

    Ich verstehe dich, ich hasse das Leben gerade auch.
    I understand you, I hate life right now too.
  3. Maximilian

    Möchtest du einen Kaffee trinken?
    Do you want to drink a coffee?
  4. Sarah

    Ja, das würde mir jetzt helfen.
    Yes, that would help me right now.

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