Galit ako sa iyo
/ˈɡalit ʔaˈko sa ˈʔio/word by word
The English phrase "I hate you" is translated into Tagalog as Galit ako sa iyo.
Galit ako sa iyo is used to express an intense dislike.
Meaning: expression of intense dislike (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "I am angry at you" because the word galit means anger rather than the specific verb "to hate".
Which one should you use?
Galit ako sa iyo expresses active anger or resentment, whereas Ayaw ko sa iyo expresses a lack of liking or preference. For the most intense or literal translation of "to hate", one might use Kinakamumuhian kita, which uses the verb kamuhi.
How does it change in a sentence?
In natural speech, sa iyo is almost always contracted to sa'yo. If you want to direct the hatred toward a group of people instead of one person, change iyo to inyo to form Galit ako sa inyo.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡalit ʔaˈko sa ˈʔio/
Did you know?
- In intense emotional arguments, Filipinos might switch from Tagalog to English to say 'I hate you' because the English phrase can sometimes feel more direct and less heavy than the traditional Kinakamumuhian kita.
- The word ako meaning 'I' is derived from the Proto-Austronesian root *aku, which historically carried the dual meaning of 'I' and 'to claim as one's own'.
Examples in context
- Ayoko sa 'yo dahil sa mga kasinungalingan mo.I don't like you because of your lies.
- Galit ako sa iyo.I hate you.
- Galit ako sa iyo dahil sa pagsisinungaling mo.I hate you because of your lying.
- Huwag mo akong kausapin dahil galit ako sa iyo.Do not talk to me because I hate you.
Example conversation
Angela is confronting Mark after he broke her favorite item.
- AngelaGalit ako sa iyo, Mark!I hate you, Mark!
- MarkPasensya na, hindi ko sinasadya.I'm sorry, I didn't mean to.
- AngelaHindi ko mapapatawad ang ginawa mo.I cannot forgive what you did.
- MarkSana ay makapagpatawad ka.I hope you can forgive me.
