σε μισώ
se misó
The English phrase "I hate you" is translated into Greek as σε μισώ (se misó). If unsure, use σε μισώ. Wiktionary also lists σας μισώ (sas misó).
Meaning: expression of intense dislike (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| σε μισώ | se misó | |
| σας μισώ | sas misó | formal, plural |
This phrase is an expression of intense dislike.
What does it mean word for word?
μισώ means "I hate". The word σε is the direct object pronoun for "you" in the singular accusative case, while σας is the direct object pronoun for "you" in the plural or formal accusative case.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
σε μισώ is an informal way to say "I hate you". In contrast, σας μισώ is the formal version.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Athens, the informal phrase Σε μισώ ρε. is used to mean "I hate you, man/friend".
How does it change in a sentence?
Use σε μισώ when addressing one person whom you know well or are on informal terms with. Use σας μισώ when addressing more than one person or when addressing a single person with formal politeness.
How do you pronounce it?
se misó
Did you know?
- The verb μισώ shares the same root as the English word 'misanthrope', which describes someone who dislikes humankind.
- While σε μισώ is the direct translation, Greeks often express intense dislike by saying δεν σε αντέχω, which literally means 'I cannot stand you'.
- Greek has no single word that perfectly captures the English nuance of 'hating' a specific food or object, often using δεν μου αρέσει or 'I do not like' instead.
Examples in context
- Σε μισώ.I hate you.Tatoeba #4048820 by glavkos, translation #827295 by RaspaKrusto
- Γιατί σε μισώ.Because I hate you.Tatoeba #2307224 by learngreek, translation #2307223 by learngreek
- Σε μισώ για όσα μου έκανες.Se misó gia ósa mou ékanes.I hate you for what you did to me.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A heated argument between two former partners in a cafe.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΜαρία, σε μισώ!María, se misó!Maria, I hate you!
- Μαρία MariaΓιώργο, μην είσαι τόσο υπερβολικός.Yiórgo, min íse tóso ypervolikós.George, don't be so dramatic.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΔεν είναι υπερβολή, σε μισώ πραγματικά.Den íne ypervolí, se misó pragmatiká.It is not an exaggeration, I truly hate you.
- Μαρία MariaΑυτό είναι το πρόβλημά σου.Aftó íne to próvlimá sou.That is your problem.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I hate you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μισώ, σε, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
