verb

hassen

hate

Ein starkes Gefühl, bei dem man etwas oder jemanden sehr ablehnt und überhaupt nicht mag.

The German word "hassen" is a verb meaning "to hate".

  • Root word: hasse- (related to strong dislike or hatred).

Similar words:

  • verabscheuen (to detest)
  • nicht ausstehen können (cannot stand)
  • ablehnen (to reject)

Differences:

  • Hassen expresses very strong negative feelings.
  • Verabscheuen is even stronger, implying disgust.
  • Ablehnen is more neutral, meaning to reject or decline rather than emotional hatred.

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Examples

Viele Menschen hassen es, früh aufzustehen.verb

Many people hate getting up early.

Viele Menschen hassen es, lange warten zu müssen.verb

Many people hate having to wait for a long time.

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