Ich hasse dich so sehr
The English phrase "I hate you so much" is translated into German as Ich hasse dich so sehr.
This phrase is a strong expression of intense dislike or anger toward another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase so sehr is used to intensify the verb and literally translates to "so much" or "so greatly".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing more than one person, you must change dich to euch to form Ich hasse euch so sehr. In formal contexts, replace dich with Sie to form Ich hasse Sie so sehr.
Did you know?
- If a German speaker says Ich hasse dich in a high-pitched or playful tone, it can paradoxically function as a term of endearment among close friends or couples, similar to 'I hate you' in English.
- While Ich hasse dich is grammatically correct, Germans often use the phrase Ich kann dich nicht ausstehen to express an intense dislike that is more socially common.
- The German word sehr is a linguistic relative of the English word 'sorely' as used in the phrase 'sorely missed'. Both words transitioned from meaning physical pain to meaning intensity.
Examples in context
- Ich hasse dich so sehr.I hate you so much.This sentence is useful for expressing the phrase Ich hasse dich so sehr.Tatoeba #3977859 by mouseburglar, translation #3977668 by Hybrid
- Ich hasse dich so sehr für deine Lügen.I hate you so much for your lies.
- Du hast mich verletzt, ich hasse dich so sehr.You hurt me, I hate you so much.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are having a heated argument after a fight.
- MaximilianDu bist so egoistisch, Laura!You are so selfish, Laura!
- LauraDas stimmt nicht, du bist das Problem!That is not true, you are the problem!
- MaximilianIch hasse dich so sehr!I hate you so much!
- LauraDann geh doch einfach!Then just leave!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ich, dich, ich, sehr, so, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
