du hasst mich
The English phrase "you hate me" is translated into German as du hasst mich.
This phrase is used to state that the person you are addressing feels an intense dislike or hatred toward you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of du (you, singular informal), hasst (hate, second person singular conjugation) and mich (me, accusative case).
Which one should you use?
While du hasst mich is used for a single person you know well, ihr hasst mich is used when addressing a group of people. In formal settings, use Sie hassen mich.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to an adult you do not know well or in a professional setting, use the formal form Sie hassen mich instead of du hasst mich. If you are addressing a group of people rather than a single person, use ihr hasst mich.
Did you know?
- In German, the verb hassen is so strong that using it in a minor argument can make you sound incredibly dramatic or even hysterical. Germans often prefer milder words like nicht mögen for everyday disagreements.
- In German, the word Hass (hate) is often used in the phrase Hassliebe, which describes a relationship of simultaneous love and hate.
- The word du shares the same ancient roots as the archaic English word 'thou'. They both descend from the Proto-Indo-European root *túh₂.
Examples in context
- Mit einem Wort, du hasst mich, oder?In a word, you hate me, right?This sentence is useful for confirming a suspicion using the form du hasst mich.Tatoeba #1226517 by PeterR, translation #5982381 by thomsmells
- Sag mir die Wahrheit: Du hasst mich.Tell me the truth: you hate me.
Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are having a serious argument in the kitchen.
- FelixDu bist so kalt zu mir.You are so cold to me.
- SarahDas stimmt nicht, Felix.That is not true, Felix.
- FelixDoch, du hasst mich einfach!Yes, you simply hate me!
- SarahDas ist überhaupt nicht wahr.That is not true at all.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries du, mich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
