utálom

Utálom is a Hungarian verb form meaning “I hate,” used to express strong dislike or aversion. It is the first-person singular present tense of the verb utálni and is transitive, typically taking a direct object in the accusative case. Common constructions include utálom ezt a dolgot (I hate this thing), utálom ezt a zenét (I hate this music), or utálom, ha késik (I hate it when he is late). The verb can also introduce clauses, as in utálom, ha valami félre megy.

Usage and tone: utálom conveys a high level of negative emotion and is common in everyday speech. It is relatively informal for written language; in more formal contexts, speakers may opt for milder alternatives such as nem szeretem or nem kedvelem. Intensification is frequent: nagyon utálom (I really hate), utálom azonnal (I hate it immediately), vagy rettentően utálom (I intensely hate). The term is versatile and can describe feelings toward people, objects, situations, or habits.

Relationship to other expressions: utálom is stronger than szeretem/hiszen nem szeretem; a synonym gyűlölöm expresses a still stronger, more absolute hatred. The noun utálat describes the feeling of disgust or hatred in a more abstract way. Typical contexts include complaints about everyday annoyances or strong judgments about actions, music, food, or behavior.

Etymology and register: utálni is a native Hungarian verb with no widely to-be-cognate forms in related languages. The word is widely understood across Hungarian-speaking communities and remains predominantly colloquial, though it appears in media and informal writing when conveying vivid personal emotion.