전 당신을 싫어합니다
jeon dangsin-eul sireo-hamnida
The English phrase "I hate you" is expressed in Korean as 전 당신을 싫어합니다 (jeon dangsin-eul sireo-hamnida). Wiktionary also lists 너 싫어해 (neo sireohae).
Meaning: expression of intense dislike (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 전 당신을 싫어합니다 | jeon dangsin-eul sireo-hamnida |
| 너 싫어해 | neo sireohae |
The phrase is an expression of intense dislike. You can use 정말 싫어합니다 to say "I really dislike/hate" or 극도로 싫어합니다 to say "I intensely hate". If you wish to say "I hate you back", you can use the informal phrase 똑같이 싫어.
What does it mean word for word?
The underlying verb 싫어하다 means "to hate/dislike". It is composed of the adjective 싫다 (to be disliked/unpleasant) combined with the verb-making suffix -어하다 to express an externalized feeling.
Which one should you use?
The form 너 싫어해 is an informal, casual way to express hatred, used between close friends or to someone younger.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb 싫어하다 (to hate) changes to 싫어해 in the informal present tense.
How do you pronounce it?
jeon dangsin-eul sireo-hamnida
Did you know?
- While 전 당신을 싫어합니다 is a formal way to say 'I hate you', using the pronoun 당신 (dangsin) can be risky. In many contexts, it is used between married couples or in heated arguments, so it can actually sound more aggressive or confrontational than intended.
- While 싫어하다 is the standard word for hate, Koreans may use the word 밉다 to express a 'hateful' feeling that is mixed with affection or sadness.
- The words for 'I' (나), 'you' (너), and 'who' (누구) may all have descended from the same single ancient root through a process of vowel changes.
Example sentences for Korean are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Two people are arguing during a formal disagreement.
- 도현 Do-hyeon서연 씨, 너무하시네요.Seoyeon ssi, neomu-hasineyo.Seoyeon, you are being too much.
- 서연 Seo-yeon전 당신을 싫어합니다, 도현 씨.jeon dangsin-eul sireohapnida, Dohyeon ssi.I hate you, Dohyeon.
- 도현 Do-hyeon어떻게 그렇게 말씀하세요?eotteoke geureoke malsseum-haseyo?How can you say that?
- 서연 Seo-yeon제 진심이에요.je jinsim-ieyo.I mean it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I hate you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 너, 전, CC BY-SA 4.0.
