전 당신을 싫어합니다
jeon dangsin-eul sireo-hamnida
The English phrase "i hate you" is translated into Korean as 전 당신을 싫어합니다 (jeon dangsin-eul sireo-hamnida). Wiktionary also lists 너 싫어해 (neo sireohae).
Meaning: expression of intense dislike (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 전 당신을 싫어합니다 | jeon dangsin-eul sireo-hamnida |
| 너 싫어해 | neo sireohae |
The phrase is used to express intense dislike. The verb 싫어하다 expresses a general dislike or hatred. This is distinct from the verb 미워하다, which is often used for more emotional, person-directed resentment or a psychological sense of hating a person. You can add the word 정말 before 싫어합니다 to mean "really" or "truly", or use 진짜 to mean "really" or "seriously" to add emphasis in informal settings.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb 싫어하다 is a transitive verb meaning "to hate" or "to dislike" someone or something.
Which one should you use?
전 당신을 싫어합니다 is the formal version, while 너 싫어해 is the informal version used to say "I hate you" in casual settings.
How do you pronounce it?
jeon dangsin-eul sireo-hamnida
Did you know?
- Using the formal 당신 in the phrase 전 당신을 싫어합니다 can actually make the sentence sound more aggressive or cold than the informal version, as it creates a sharp emotional distance.
- In real-life Korean conversations, speakers frequently omit the words for 'I' and 'you' entirely, meaning 싫어해 alone is often used to say 'I hate you'.
- While 싫어하다 is used for dislike, the word 미워하다 is often reserved for a 'longing' kind of hate, such as the resentment felt toward a loved one who has disappointed you.
Examples in context
- 저는 당신을 싫어합니다I hate you
- 저는 당신을 정말 싫어합니다I really hate you
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Jihun are arguing during a serious disagreement.
- 서연 Seo-yeon어떻게 그럴 수 있어요?Eotteoke geureol su isseoyo?How could you do that?
- 지훈 Ji-hun그냥 실수였어요.Geunyang silsu-yeosseoyo.It was just a mistake.
- 서연 Seo-yeon전 당신을 싫어합니다.Jeon dangsin-eul sil-eohamnida.I hate you.
- 지훈 Ji-hun너무 심하시네요.Neomu simhasineyo.You are being too harsh.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “i hate you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
