Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| σε μισώ | se misó | |
| σας μισώ | sas misó | formal, plural |
This phrase is an expression of intense dislike toward someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The word μισώ means "I hate", which is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb.
Which one should you use?
σε μισώ is used when you are speaking to one person in an informal context, whereas σας μισώ is used when you are speaking to multiple people or a single person in a formal context.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
σε μισώ is the informal way to say "I hate you". σας μισώ is the formal way to say it.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form σε μισώ uses the singular, informal pronoun σε (you), making it appropriate for friends, family or individuals you are on familiar terms with. The form σας μισώ uses the plural or formal pronoun σας (you), which is used when addressing a group of people or when addressing a single person with formal respect.
How do you pronounce it?
se misó
Did you know?
- While σας μισώ is the formal version, using it with a single person can create a chilling effect by signaling a total loss of intimacy and a sudden move to cold formality.
- The verb μισώ shares the same root as the English word 'misogyny', which refers to the hatred of women.
- While 'I hate you' is a strong emotional statement, in Greek, expressing intense hatred can sometimes be used hyperbolically in heated arguments among close friends to mean 'I am very annoyed with you'.
Examples in context
- Σε μισώ.I hate you.This sentence is useful for practicing the basic statement of the phrase using σε μισώ.Tatoeba #4048820 by glavkos, translation #827295 by RaspaKrusto
- Γιατί σε μισώ.Because I hate you.This sentence is useful for providing a reason using σε μισώ.Tatoeba #2307224 by learngreek, translation #2307223 by learngreek
- Σε απεχθάνομαι με όλη μου την καρδιά.I hate you with all my heart
- Σε μισώ για όσα μου έκανες.Se misó gia ósa mou ékanes.I hate you for what you did to me.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I hate you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μισώ, σε, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
