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hatred
An extremely strong, hostile feeling of dislike and resentment toward a person, a group, or a thing.
Hass ist ein zerstörerisches Gefühl, das zu Gewalt führen kann.
Hatred is a destructive feeling that can lead to violence.
'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.
Er hasst es, am Wochenende früh aufzustehen.
He hates having to get up early on the weekend.
The feeling of hatred is always directed 'auf' someone or something. The preposition 'auf' is followed by the accusative.
Sein Hass auf die Ungerechtigkeit in der Welt war groß.
His hatred of injustice in the world was great.
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).
Politische Reden sollten keinen Hass schüren.
Political speeches should not stir up hatred.
'Hass' (hatred) is a very strong word. It describes an extreme, destructive feeling and is not used in everyday language for simple dislikes.
Der Krieg hinterließ auf beiden Seiten nur Hass und Zerstörung.
The war left only hatred and destruction on both sides.
love
'die Liebe' and 'der Hass' are clear opposites when it comes to feelings. 'Liebe' means strong affection and connection to a person. 'Hass' means a very strong hostile dislike toward a person, group, or thing. Both words describe strong feelings, but in opposite directions: love connects, while hatred separates and hurts. For ordinary dislike, 'Hass' is often too strong; milder words like 'nicht mögen' (to not like) fit better.
Der Hass auf die Nachbarn machte das Zusammenleben immer schwerer.
Hatred of the neighbors made living together increasingly difficult.
Sie hat ihre Liebe zu ihrem Bruder nie verloren.
She never lost her love for her brother.