me odi
[ˈmeː ˈoː.diː]word by word
The English phrase "I hate myself" is translated into Latin as me odi.
This phrase is a statement used to express a strong feeling of dislike or hatred toward oneself.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the direct object me (myself) and the verb odi (I hate).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb odi is the first-person singular present indicative form, where the o ending indicates that the subject is "I".
Did you know?
- Ancient Romans often used the phrase odi et amo, meaning 'I hate and I love', to describe the torture of an ambivalent passion.
- The word odi is the ancestor of the English word 'odious', which describes something that evokes hatred or disgust.
- In Latin, the verb odi is technically a 'defective' verb, meaning it lacks many of the forms and tenses that other Latin verbs have.
Examples in context
- Me detestor qualis sum.I detest myself for who I am.
Example conversation
Aurelia is upset after failing a test.
- AureliaMe odi!I hate myself!
- MarcusNoli dicere hoc, Aurelia.Don't say that, Aurelia.
- AureliaSed me odi quod cecidi.But I hate myself because I failed.
- MarcusTibi auxilium dabo, amica mea.I will give you help, my friend.
