Meaning and Usage
The verb '미워하다' means 'to hate' or 'to dislike' someone or something strongly. It expresses a negative emotional attitude, often towards a person or behavior.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used in personal relationships to express feelings of resentment or dislike. It can be used in both casual and formal contexts but tends to carry a strong emotional tone.
Collocations and Patterns
- 미워하다 + 사람 (to hate a person): Used to express dislike towards someone.
- 미워하는 마음 (a hateful feeling): Describes the emotional state of hatred.
- 미워하다가 용서하다 (to hate and then forgive): Shows a change of feelings.
Usage Tips
Be careful not to confuse '미워하다' with '싫어하다', which means 'to dislike' but is less intense. '미워하다' implies a stronger, often deeper emotional dislike or hatred.
When using '미워하다', the object is usually a person or a behavior, and it often appears with emotional or moral contexts.