Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ich hasse dich | /ˈʔɪç ˈhasə ˌdɪç/ | informal |
| ich hasse Sie | formal, plural, singular | |
| ich hasse euch | informal, plural |
This phrase is used to express an intense dislike for someone.
Which one should you use?
ich hasse dich is the singular informal form used for one person, while ich hasse euch is the plural informal form used when addressing a group of people. ich hasse Sie is the formal version used for both singular and plural subjects.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ich hasse dich is informal and used for friends, family or children. ich hasse euch is also informal but used for a group. ich hasse Sie is the formal form used for strangers or in professional settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular informal form uses the accusative pronoun dich. The plural informal form uses the accusative pronoun euch. The formal form uses the accusative pronoun Sie regardless of whether you are addressing one person or multiple people.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʔɪç ˈhasə ˌdɪç/
Did you know?
- In German, the word hassen is often used more sparingly than the English 'hate'. Using ich hasse dich is seen as an incredibly heavy and serious declaration of emotion.
- In highly emotional arguments, a German speaker might drop the ich and simply say hasse dich to make the statement feel more abrupt and visceral.
- While ich hasse dich is the direct translation, Germans might use the phrase ich kann dich nicht ausstehen to express a similar feeling of intense dislike in a more idiomatic way.
Examples in context
- Ich hasse euch alle.I hate you all.This sentence shows how to express hating a whole group using ich hasse euch.Tatoeba #3949710 by Kuraimegami, translation #3826804 by CK
- Ich hasse euch so sehr!I hate you all so much.This sentence emphasizes the intensity of the feeling using ich hasse euch.Tatoeba #12666378 by Waldelfe, translation #11204513 by CK
- Ich hasse dich, du Mistkerl!I hate you, creep!This sentence demonstrates the singular informal use of ich hasse dich.Tatoeba #6321514 by dispy, translation #6321443 by CarpeLanam
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Example conversation
Two former friends are having an argument in a park.
- JulianIch hasse dich!I hate you!
- SarahDas ist schade, Julian.That is a pity, Julian.
- JulianDu hast mich belogen.You lied to me.
- SarahEs tut mir leid.I am sorry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I hate you” translations and entries ich hasse dich, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
