nesnáším tě
The English phrase "I hate you" is translated into Czech as nesnáším tě.
This phrase is used as an expression of intense dislike.
Meaning: expression of intense dislike (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase nesnáším tě is literally composed of the verb nesnášet (to endure/tolerate) in the negative form nesnáším (I do not endure) and the pronoun tě (you/accusative case).
Which one should you use?
While nesnáším tě expresses intense dislike or intolerance, it is slightly less aggressive than using the verb nenávidět (to hate), which is more visceral and extreme. For a more direct and stronger way to say "I hate you", you can use nenávidím tě.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "I hate you" to more than one person or to a single person in a formal setting, you must change the object from tě to vás.
Did you know?
- If you use nesnáším tě in a romantic context, it can sometimes be used playfully to mean 'I can't stand how much I like you'.
- In Czech, the root of nesnášet comes from snášet, which means 'to bear' or 'to carry'. To hate someone is literally to say you can no longer carry the burden of their existence.
- The verb nesnášet is more commonly used for things like food or smells than for people. Saying nesnáším tě can imply that the person's presence is an unbearable irritation rather than a deep emotional grudge.
Examples in context
- Nesnáším tě!I hate you!
- Nesnáším tě.I hate you.
- Nesnáším tě a tvé chování.I hate you and your behavior.
Example conversation
Lucie and Lukáš are having a heated argument.
- LucieJak jsi mohl zapomenout na naše výroční?How could you forget our anniversary?
- LukášPromiň, měl jsem hrozný den v práci.Sorry, I had a terrible day at work.
- LucieUž mi neříkej výmluvy, nesnáším tě!Stop giving me excuses, I hate you!
- LukášTo jsi teď řekla až moc krutě.That was a bit too cruel just now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I hate you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
