te odi
[ˈteː ˈoː.diː]word by word
The phrase "I hate you" in Latin is te odi. Wiktionary also lists vos odi.
Meaning: expression of intense dislike (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| te odi | [ˈteː ˈoː.diː] (Classical Latin, word by word, narrow) | |
| vos odi | [ˈwoːs ˈoː.diː] (Classical Latin, word by word, narrow) | plural |
This phrase is an expression of intense dislike.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the pronoun te (you, singular) and the first-person singular present indicative odi (I hate).
Which one should you use?
te odi is used when addressing one person, whereas vos odi is used when addressing a group.
How does it change in a sentence?
Changing the verb ending from odi to odit changes the subject from "I" to "he" or "she", resulting in "he/she hates you".
Did you know?
- Ancient Roman poets often used the word odi in 'oxymorons', such as odi et amo meaning 'I hate and I love'.
- The verb odi is unusual because it is a 'defective' verb, meaning it lacks many of the tenses and moods found in most other Latin verbs.
Examples in context
- Te odi, sceleste!I hate you, creep!This sentence is useful for seeing how to address someone as a creep using te odi.Tatoeba #5117464 by alexmarcelo, translation #6321443 by CarpeLanam
- Detestor te, quia tuam avaritiam non possum tolerare.I detest you because I cannot tolerate your greed.
- Odi te et tuam arrogantiam.I hate you and your arrogance.
- Te odi, amice.I hate you, friend.
- Nunc te odi.Now I hate you.
Example conversation
Gaius and Julia are arguing after a betrayal.
- GaiusTe odi, Julia.I hate you, Julia.
- JuliaEheu, hoc audio?Alas, do I hear this?
- GaiusIta vero, te odi.Yes, indeed, I hate you.
- JuliaMea culpa, Gai.My fault, Gaius.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I hate you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (te, odi, vos) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries odi, te, vos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
