म तिमीलाई घृणा गर्छु
The English phrase "I hate you" is expressed in Nepali as म तिमीलाई घृणा गर्छु.
This phrase is used as an expression of intense dislike.
Meaning: expression of intense dislike (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase म तिमीलाई घृणा गर्छु is composed of म (I), तिमीलाई (you + accusative marker), घृणा (hate) and गर्छु (do).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the negative "I do not hate you", change the verb गर्छु to गर्दिनँ, resulting in म तिमीलाई घृणा गर्दिनँ. You can also adjust the level of respect by changing the object: use तपाईंलाई for a polite version or तँलाई for a low respect or intimate version.
Did you know?
- The word घृणा is so strong that in daily conversation, Nepalis often use the word मन पर्दैन ('do not like') to express hate, as using घृणा can feel overly dramatic or literary.
- Because Nepali has three levels of 'you', using the high-respect तपाईंलाई with घृणा गर्छु creates a chilling contrast that can make the hatred feel more formal and cold.
- The Sanskrit root of घृणा also links to the concept of 'disgust' or 'loathing' in a visceral, physical sense.
Example conversation
Avinash and Pratiksha are having a heated argument.
- अविनाश Avinashतिमी एकदम नराम्रो छौ।timī ekdama narāmrō chau.You are very bad.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaके तिमी मलाई घृणा गर्छौ?ke timī malā'ī ghṛṇā garchau?Do you hate me?
- अविनाश Avinashहो, म तिमीलाई घृणा गर्छु।hō, ma timīlā'ī ghṛṇā gar-chu.Yes, I hate you.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaमलाई थाहा छ।malā'ī thāhā cha.I know.
