Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ich hasse dich | /ˈʔɪç ˈhasə ˌdɪç/ | informal |
| ich hasse Sie | formal, plural, singular | |
| ich hasse euch | informal, plural |
This phrase is used to express an intense dislike for someone.
Which one should you use?
The choice between forms depends on who you are addressing. Use ich hasse dich when speaking to a single person in an informal context, such as a friend, family member or child. Use ich hasse euch when addressing a group of people informally. Use ich hasse Sie to address either one person or a group in a formal setting.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase has both informal and formal variations. ich hasse dich and ich hasse euch are informal, while ich hasse Sie is the formal version used for strangers or in professional environments.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of southern Germany or Austria, the informal phrase I mog di net can be used to mean "I don't like you".
How does it change in a sentence?
The German forms use accusative pronouns to indicate the object of the hatred. The singular informal form uses the accusative pronoun dich, the plural informal form uses euch and the formal form uses Sie. Notably, the formal ich hasse Sie remains the same whether you are addressing a single person or multiple people.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʔɪç ˈhasə ˌdɪç/
When do people say it?
If you want to express a slightly less intense feeling, such as "I can't stand you", the informal way to say this in German is Ich kann dich nicht leiden.
Did you know?
- While ich hasse Sie is grammatically correct, using a formal address to express intense hatred creates a stark, cold irony that is often used in dramatic literature.
- The formal 'you' in German, Sie, actually originated from a word used to strengthen demonstrative pronouns, much like the modern 'dieser' (this).
Examples in context
- Ich hasse euch alle.I hate you all.This sentence shows how to express hating everyone in a group using ich hasse euch.Tatoeba #3949710 by Kuraimegami, translation #3826804 by CK
- Ich hasse euch so sehr!I hate you all so much.This sentence uses ich hasse euch to emphasize the intensity of the feeling.Tatoeba #12666378 by Waldelfe, translation #11204513 by CK
- Ich hasse dich, du Mistkerl!I hate you, creep!This sentence uses ich hasse dich to express hatred toward a single person.Tatoeba #6321514 by dispy, translation #6321443 by CarpeLanam
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Example conversation
Julia and Julian are arguing after a messy breakup.
- JuliaIch hasse dich!I hate you!
- JulianDas ist doch übertrieben.That is an exaggeration.
- JuliaNein, ich meine es ernst.No, I mean it seriously.
- JulianOkay, Julia, beruhige dich.Okay, Julia, calm down.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I hate you” translations and entries ich hasse dich, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Sie, dich, euch, ich, sie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
