Nasuko ko nimo
The English phrase "I hate you" is expressed in Bisaya as Nasuko ko nimo.
Nasuko ko nimo means "I am angry at you".
Meaning: expression of intense dislike (phrase)
Which one should you use?
While 'Nasuko ko nimo' means 'I am angry at you', the more accurate way to express the intense emotion of 'I hate you' is Gidumtan tika.
Did you know?
- In many Visayan contexts, expressing 'hate' through 'anger' like Nasuko ko nimo can actually be a sign of intimacy or a lovers' quarrel, rather than a genuine desire to end a relationship.
- Bisaya has various levels of 'anger' words, where nasuko is common, but naglagot describes a more sudden, irritable kind of annoyance.
- The word nimo shares the same linguistic roots as the Tagalog word 'mo', showing how closely related the different languages of the Philippines are.
Example conversation
Ricardo and Maria are arguing about a broken vase.
- RicardoGuba na ang plora, Maria!The vase is broken, Maria!
- MariaWala ko ang nakabuga ana, Ricardo.I wasn't the one who broke it, Ricardo.
- RicardoNasuko ko nimo kay dili ka mosulti sa tinuod!I hate you because you won't tell the truth!
- MariaHimoa na lang ang imong gusto.Just do whatever you want.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ko, nimo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
