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How do you say "hate" in German?

hassen

Verb

In German, "hate" is hassen.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'HAH-sen', stress on the first syllable, with a short, breathy H.

Grammar notes

hassen is a verb (infinitive form). Use it after modal verbs, or conjugate it to match the subject.

Example sentence

Ich hasse es, in der Kälte aufzustehen.

I hate getting up in the cold.

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How to remember hassen

Hassen is a direct cognate of English 'hate', both coming from the same old Germanic root. The sound is close enough to be an easy giveaway.

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Questions about hassen

How do you say "hate" in German?

In German, "hate" is hassen. It is a verb.

How is hassen used in a sentence?

Use hassen as you would use the equivalent verb in English. For example: Ich hasse es, in der Kälte aufzustehen. (I hate getting up in the cold.).

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