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 |
This phrase is an expression of intense dislike.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb 싫어하다 is a transitive verb meaning to dislike or to hate a person or thing.
Which one should you use?
The form 너 싫어해 is an informal, casual way to say "I hate you".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase 전 당신을 싫어합니다, the verb 싫어하다 (to hate) is conjugated to 싫어합니다 in the formal/polite present tense. In the phrase 너 싫어해, the verb is conjugated to 싫어해 in the informal/casual present tense.
How do you pronounce it?
jeon dangsin-eul sireo-hamnida
Did you know?
- In many social contexts, saying 싫어해 ('I hate/dislike') is used as a playful or flirtatious way to express a 'tsundere' type of affection, rather than actual hatred.
- While 'I hate you' sounds direct, using the formal pronoun 당신 (dangsin) can actually sound aggressive or confrontational in certain contexts rather than just polite.
- While the phrase 전 당신을 싫어합니다 translates to 'I hate you', Koreans often avoid using 'I' and 'you' entirely in speech, simply saying 싫어해요 ('hate') to imply the subject and object.
Example sentences for Korean are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Subin and Jihun are having a serious argument.
- 수빈 Su-bin어떻게 저한테 이럴 수 있어요?eotteoke jeohante ireol su isseoyo?How could you do this to me?
- 지훈 Ji-hun미안해요, 수빈 씨.mianhaeyo, Subin ssi.I'm sorry, Subin.
- 수빈 Su-bin전 당신을 싫어합니다.jeon dangsin-eul sil-eohapnida.I hate you.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그렇게 생각하시나요?geureoke saenggak-hasinayo?Do you really think so?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “i hate you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
