mrzim te
Latin
The English phrase "I hate you" is expressed in Croatian as mrzim te.
This phrase is an expression of intense dislike.
Meaning: expression of intense dislike (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase mrzim te is composed of the first-person singular present tense of mrziti (to hate) and the second-person singular pronoun te (you).
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "I hated you" as a female speaker, use mrzela sam te. To address multiple people or use a formal register, use mrzim vas.
Did you know?
- Using the formal mrzim vas is particularly jarring because it combines a polite, distant form of address with a phrase of intense personal hatred.
- The verb mrziti is quite heavy and carries a weight of genuine, deep-seated animosity, often feeling much more permanent and dramatic than a casual English 'I hate you' used during an argument.
- In Croatian, mrziti is an extremely strong word, and people often use the phrase ne podnosim te, meaning 'I cannot stand you', to express a high level of dislike without the intensity of true hatred.
Examples in context
- Mrzim te, nemoj me nikada zvati.I hate you, never call me again.
Example conversation
A heated argument between two former partners in a park.
- IvanaMrzim te, Marko!I hate you, Marko!
- MarkoZašto to kažeš, Ivana?Why do you say that, Ivana?
- IvanaJer si me lagao.Because you lied to me.
- MarkoŽao mi je.I am sorry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I hate you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
