te urăsc
[te.uˈrəsk]
The English phrase "I hate you" is translated into Romanian as te urăsc.
The phrase is an expression of intense dislike.
Meaning: expression of intense dislike (phrase)
Which one should you use?
While te urăsc is a direct expression of hatred, it is much more intense and serious in Romanian than the English "I hate you" might be used in casual banter.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase te urăsc consists of the object pronoun te (you) and the first-person singular verb urăsc (I hate). To say "I hate you" to more than one person or to use the formal "you", change te to vă as in vă urăsc. Additionally, Eu te urăsc can be used to mean "I hate you."
Did you know?
- The verb a urî (to hate) shares a root with the word urât (ugly), linking the feeling of hatred with a perception of physical or moral repulsiveness.
- In intense emotional arguments, Romanians may add the word din tot sufletul (with all my soul) to te urăsc to amplify the hatred.
- Using the formal vă urăsc can be a biting form of irony, as the polite grammar creates a cold and distancing effect that makes the hatred feel more calculated.
Examples in context
- Te urăsc pentru ce ai făcut.I hate you for what you did.
- Te urăsc, pleacă de aici!I hate you, get out of here!
- Te urăsc din tot sufletul.I hate you with all my heart.
Example conversation
A heated argument between a couple in a living room.
- MariaTe urăsc pentru că mi-ai mințit!I hate you because you lied to me!
- StefanMaria, te rog, ascultă-mă.Maria, please, listen to me.
- MariaNu vreau să te mai aud.I don't want to hear you anymore.
- StefanE groaznic că te simți așa.It is terrible that you feel this way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I hate you” translations and entries te urăsc, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
