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Strong, intense hatred or enmity toward someone or something.
Sie fühlte tiefen Hass gegenüber ihren Unterdrückern.
She felt deep hatred toward her oppressors.
Der Hass zwischen den beiden Familien war legendär.
The hatred between the two families was legendary.
Often used in contexts of deep-seated animosity or historical conflict.
Use 'Hass' for deep, intense hatred, not for mild dislike (use 'Abneigung' instead).
'Hass' conveys a powerful, often long-lasting negative emotion. Choose carefully.
From Middle High German 'haz', meaning 'hatred' or 'enmity', related to Old High German 'haz' and Old Saxon 'hat'.
In modern German, 'Hass' is a strong word often used in serious or emotional contexts. Avoid using it lightly.