أَكْرَهُكَ
ʔakrahukaaddressee masculine
The English phrase "I hate you" is translated into Arabic as أَكْرَهُكَ (ʔakrahuka). Wiktionary also lists أَكْرَهُكِ (ʔakrahuki) and أَكْرَهُكُمْ (ʔakrahukum).
Meaning: expression of intense dislike (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| أَكْرَهُكَ | ʔakrahuka | addressee masculine |
| أَكْرَهُكِ | ʔakrahuki | addressee masculine |
| أَكْرَهُكُمْ | ʔakrahukum | plural |
This phrase is used to express an intense dislike for someone.
What does it mean word for word?
In the form أَكْرَهُكَ, the verb أَكْرَهُ means "I hate" and the suffix -كَ means "you" (masculine singular).
Which one should you use?
The form used depends on who you are addressing: use أَكْرَهُكَ when speaking to a man and أَكْرَهُكِ when speaking to a woman. If you are addressing a group of people, use أَكْرَهُكُمْ.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, the informal phrase أنا بقرف منك is used to say "I am disgusted by you".
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix changes based on the gender and number of the person being addressed. To address a female, the suffix changes from -كَ (ka) to -كِ (ki).
How do you pronounce it?
ʔakrahuka
Did you know?
- The grammar of أَكْرَهُكَ allows the speaker to omit the pronoun 'I' entirely. The 'I' is built into the starting letter أ, making the sentence a single word.
- The root of the verb أَكْرَهُ is linked to the concept of 'compulsion' or 'force'. This implies that the feeling of hate is an oppressive weight or something forced upon the heart.
- In Egyptian slang, the phrase أنا بقرف منك uses a word that literally refers to 'nausea' or 'vomit', making the hatred feel more physical and visceral.
Examples in context
- أَكْرَهُكَ لِأَنَّكَ كَذَبْتَ عَلَيَّ.akrahuka li'annaka kadhabta 'alayya.I hate you because you lied to me.
- لَا تَتَحَدَّثْ مَعِي، أَكْرَهُكَ!la tatahadat ma'i, akrahuka!Don't talk to me, I hate you!
- أَكْرَهُكَ وَلَنْ أَسَامِحَكَ أَبَدًا.akrahuka wa lan usami-haka abadan.I hate you and I will never forgive you.
Example conversation
A heated argument between two former friends in a park.
- مريم Maryamلَقَدْ خَيَبْتَ ظَنِّي يَا زِيَادُ.laqad khayabta zanni ya Ziyad.You have disappointed me, Ziad.
- زياد Ziadهَلْ أَنْتِ جَادَّةٌ يَا مَرْيَمُ؟hal anti jaddatun ya Maryam?Are you serious, Maryam?
- مريم Maryamنَعَمْ، أَكْرَهُكَ كَثِيرًا!na'am, akrahuka kathiran!Yes, I hate you very much!
- زياد Ziadهَذَا أَمْرٌ مُحْزِنٌ جِدًّا.hadha amrun muhzinun jiddan.That is very sad.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I hate you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
