utállak (téged)
The English phrase "I hate you" is expressed in Hungarian as utállak (téged). Wiktionary also lists ki nem állhatlak.
Meaning: expression of intense dislike (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Hungarian |
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| utállak (téged) |
| ki nem állhatlak |
This phrase is used to express an intense dislike toward someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The word utállak is a single word that combines the verb utál (to hate) with the first-person singular suffix -lak, which translates to "I loathe you".
Which one should you use?
The form utállak (téged) is the standard way to express the sentiment, while ki nem állhatlak is another way to express being unable to stand someone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form utállak (téged) includes the object within the verb itself. If you omit the object and use utálok, the meaning changes to "I hate" or "I am hating" without specifying whom.
Did you know?
- The word ki in the phrase ki nem állhatlak shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the Finnish word 'ken', tracing back to Proto-Uralic.
- Because Hungarian is an agglutinative language, the single word utállak performs the work of three English words: 'I', 'hate' and 'you'.
- The phrase ki nem állhatlak literally translates to 'I cannot stand you out', using the concept of physical standing to describe an emotional inability to tolerate someone.
Examples in context
- Borzasztóan gyűlöllek!I intensely hate you!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I hate you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ki, nem, utállak, CC BY-SA 4.0.
