싫어해요
sireohaeyo
To say "I hate something" in Korean, use 싫어해요 (sireohaeyo).
This phrase is used to express a strong dislike for someone or something. When speaking, the subject "I" is almost always omitted in Korean if it is clear from the context that you are expressing your own feelings. If the object of your disdain ends in a consonant, you should use the particle –을 to connect it to the verb.
Which one should you use?
싫어합니다 is a standard and polite way to express dislike for something. 싫어해 is a straightforward and commonly used phrase to express dislike in an informal context. For an even more intense feeling of disgust or loathing, you can use 질색이야.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 싫어해 is the casual, non-polite version of 싫어해요 and is used with close friends or people younger than you. The form 싫어합니다 is the highly formal version used in professional settings or public speeches.
How do you pronounce it?
sireohaeyo
Did you know?
- A person can use the phrase 싫어 playfully or even flirtatiously to perform 'aegyo', which is a way of acting cute to charm others.
- The intense expression for loathing, 질색이야, is rooted in the idea of someone's face changing color from extreme shock or disgust.
- The word 밉다 is used to express a specific kind of 'hate' that is often rooted in affection, such as when a parent is frustrated with a child they love.
Examples in context
- 저는 치즈를 싫어합니다I hate cheese.
- 나는 고양이를 싫어해I hate cats.
- 나는 영화를 싫어해요.I hate movies.
- 그 여자는 산을 싫어합니다.That woman hates mountains.
- 저는 오이를 싫어해요.jeoneun oireul sireohaeyo.I hate cucumbers.
- 저는 비 오는 날을 싫어해요.jeoneun bi oneun nareul sireohaeyo.I hate rainy days.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about food preferences at a cafe.
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지 씨, 당근 싫어해요?Minji-ssi, danggeun sireohaeyo?Minji, do you hate carrots?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 저는 당근을 정말 싫어해요.Ne, jeoneun danggeuneul jeongmal sireohaeyo.Yes, I really hate carrots.
- 도현 Do-hyeon저도 채소를 별로 안 좋아해요.Jeodo chaesoreul byeollo an joahaeyo.I don't like vegetables much either.
- 민지 Min-ji그럼 우리 고기 먹으러 가요.Geureom uri gogi meogeureo gayo.Then let's go eat meat.
