я ненавижу математику
ya nenavizhu matematiku
The English phrase "I hate math" is translated into Russian as я ненавижу математику (ya nenavizhu matematiku).
This phrase is used to express a strong dislike for the subject of mathematics.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase я ненавижу математику, the verb ненавижу is the first-person singular conjugation of the verb ненавидеть (to hate), which agrees with the subject я (I). The word for math, математику, is in the accusative case because it serves as the direct object of the verb ненавижу.
How do you pronounce it?
ya nenavizhu matematiku
Did you know?
- Russian students often use the diminutive математичка to refer to their female math teacher, though it can sound slightly disrespectful or overly casual.
- If you want to sound more dramatic or poetic, you could say я питаю ненависть к математике, which literally translates to 'I nurture a hatred towards mathematics'.
- In a joking or hyperbolic context, a Russian speaker might replace ненавижу with терпеть не могу, which literally means 'I cannot endure' the subject.
Examples in context
- Я ненавижу математику.I hate math.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase я ненавижу математику.Tatoeba #3749203 by Selena777, translation #3748905 by csabus
- Вчера мне пришлось решать сложные уравнения. Я ненавижу математику!Yesterday, I had to solve complex equations. I hate math!
- Я ненавижу математику, она слишком сложная.Ya nenavizhu matematiku, ona slishkom slozhnaya.I hate math, it is too difficult.
- Честно говоря, я ненавижу математику.Chestno govorya, ya nenavizhu matematiku.To be honest, I hate math.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their upcoming exam.
- Мария MariaДмитрий, ты готов к тесту?Dmitriy, ty gotov k testu?Dmitry, are you ready for the test?
- Дмитрий DmitryНет, я ненавижу математику.Net, ya nenavizhu matematiku.No, I hate math.
- Мария MariaЯ тебя понимаю.Ya tebya ponimayu.I understand you.
- Дмитрий DmitryМария, это будет очень трудно.Mariya, eto budet ochen trudno.Maria, this is going to be very hard.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
