hates
word · lemma: hate
/ˈheɪts/
hayts
/hˈeɪts/
hayts
Definition
To hate something or someone means to dislike them very strongly. It can describe real strong anger, but in everyday speech it is also often used for things you really do not like.
Usage & Nuances
'Hates' is the third-person singular present form: 'he/she/it hates.' In everyday English, people often use it strongly but casually: 'She hates waking up early.' For people, it sounds harsher and more serious than for things. Common patterns: 'hate + noun' and 'hate + -ing.'
Spanish: odia - detestaPortuguese (BR): odeia - detestaPortuguese (PT): odeia - detestaChinese (Simplified): 讨厌 - 憎恨Chinese (Traditional): 討厭 - 憎恨Hindi: नफ़रत करता है - बहुत नापसंद करता हैArabic: يكره - يمقتBengali: ঘৃণা করেRussian: ненавидитJapanese: 嫌うVietnamese: ghétKorean: 싫어한다Turkish: nefret ediyorUrdu: نفرت کرتا ہےIndonesian: membenci
Example Sentences
He hates cold weather.
basic
My sister hates coffee.
basic
The baby hates taking a bath.
basic
She hates being late, so she always leaves early.
natural
He hates it when people talk during movies.
natural
My dog hates the vacuum cleaner and runs away every time.
natural