t'odio
informal
The Italian phrase for "I hate you" is t'odio. Wiktionary also lists l'odio and v'odio.
Meaning: expression of intense dislike (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| t'odio | informal |
| l'odio | formal |
| v'odio | plural |
This phrase is used to express an intense dislike for someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The form t'odio is a contraction of ti odio. The part ti is the unstressed object pronoun for "you" and odio is the first-person singular of the verb odiare, which means "to hate".
Which one should you use?
You may also see the uncontracted informal form Ti odio. If you are addressing more than one person, use v'odio.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase t'odio is informal. For a formal situation, you can use l'odio or the more elaborate expression Provo una profonda avversione verso di te. Other informal ways to express similar feelings include Ti odio or Non ti sopporto (which means "I can't stand you").
Did you know?
- While t'odio is strong, Italians often use the phrase mi stai antipatico to express a dislike that is based on a personality clash rather than deep hatred.
- The verb odiare is a direct descendant of the Latin 'odium', which is also the root of the English word 'odious'.
- Using odiare to describe a dislike for inanimate objects, such as 'I hate rain', can sound overly dramatic or poetic to native speakers.
Examples in context
- Non venire più qui, t'odio!Don't come here anymore, I hate you!
- T'odio per quello che hai fatto.I hate you for what you did.
- Smettila di tormentarmi, t'odio!Stop tormenting me, I hate you!
Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are having a heated argument in a kitchen.
- SofiaSei un egoista, t'odio!You are selfish, I hate you!
- MatteoPerché dici queste cose, Chiara?Why do you say these things, Chiara?
- SofiaPerché non mi ascolti mai.Because you never listen to me.
- MatteoMi dispiace che tu sia così arrabbiata.I am sorry that you are so angry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I hate you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
