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How to Say "I hate you" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ខ្ញុំស្អប់អ្នក
"I hate you" in Khmer · say it like khnom sa-ap anak

The most natural way to say "I hate you" in Khmer is ខ្ញុំស្អប់អ្នក. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

ខ្ញុំមិនចូលចិត្តអ្នក
This is a softer way to express dislike.
ខ្ញុំស្អប់អ្នកណាស់
This emphasizes the intensity of the feeling.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to express strong dislike towards someone. It is quite direct and can be hurtful, so be cautious about the context. It is often used in heated arguments or when someone feels betrayed.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
ខ្ញុំស្អប់អ្នកព្រោះអ្នកមិនយកចិត្តទុកដាក់។I hate you because you don't care.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with softer expressions of dislike.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ខ្ញុំស្អប់អ្នក, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Khmer with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it okay to say this to friends?

It's generally not appropriate as it can hurt feelings.

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