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How to say "i hate" in Russian
Я ненавижу
Ya nenavizhu
/ja nʲɪnɐˈvʲiʐʊ/
When to use it
Strong word — Russians use it more freely than English speakers but still mean it.
Examples
Я ненавижу пробки
Ya nenavizhu probki
I hate traffic jams
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "i hate" in Russian?
"i hate" in Russian is Я ненавижу, pronounced Ya nenavizhu.
How do you pronounce Я ненавижу?
Ya nenavizhu — IPA /ja nʲɪnɐˈvʲiʐʊ/. Use the Listen button above to hear it.
Is Я ненавижу formal or informal?
Strong word — Russians use it more freely than English speakers but still mean it.
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