der Hass
hatred
An extremely strong, hostile feeling of dislike and resentment toward a person, a group, or a thing.
EXAMPLE
Hass ist ein zerstörerisches Gefühl, das zu Gewalt führen kann.
Hatred is a destructive feeling that can lead to violence.
der Hass
hatred
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word family
'Der Hass' (hatred) belongs to a word family with the verb 'hassen' (to hate) and the adjective 'hasserfüllt' (filled with hatred). All of them describe an extremely negative feeling.
EXAMPLE
Er hasst es, am Wochenende früh aufzustehen.
He hates having to get up early on the weekend.
Correct preposition
The feeling of hatred is always directed 'auf' someone or something. The preposition 'auf' is followed by the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Sein Hass auf die Ungerechtigkeit in der Welt war groß.
His hatred of injustice in the world was great.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Hass' (hatred) are 'Hass empfinden' (to feel hatred), 'Hass fühlen' (to feel hatred), or 'Hass schüren' (to stir up hatred). A typical adjective is 'blinder Hass' (blind hatred).
EXAMPLE
Politische Reden sollten keinen Hass schüren.
Political speeches should not stir up hatred.
Strong feeling
'Hass' (hatred) is a very strong word. It describes an extreme, destructive feeling and is not used in everyday language for simple dislikes.
EXAMPLE
Der Krieg hinterließ auf beiden Seiten nur Hass und Zerstörung.
The war left only hatred and destruction on both sides.
Compare with
Hass vs Hetze
incitement / rush
Both words can apply to hostile statements. “Hass” primarily refers to the strong hostile feeling or content shaped by it, while “Hetze” emphasizes deliberately stirring people up against individuals or groups. Use “Hass” for the feeling and “Hetze” for the attacking call to action.
Hass
In den Kommentaren war viel Hass gegen die neue Gruppe zu lesen.
There was a lot of hatred toward the new group in the comments.
Hetze
Die Hetze gegen die neue Gruppe rief zu Feindseligkeit auf.
The incitement against the new group called for hostility.
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