Я люблю сыр
Ya lyublyu syr
The English phrase "I like cheese" is translated into Russian as Я люблю сыр (Ya lyublyu syr).
This phrase is used to express a general preference or fondness for cheese.
How do you pronounce it?
Ya lyublyu syr
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'cheese' is just a food, Russian uses сыр in the idiom как сыр в масле, which means 'to live in luxury' or 'to be in clover'.
- In a Russian supermarket, you will often see сыр sold in huge blocks rather than pre-sliced, as the custom is to have a deli worker slice it fresh for you.
- While я люблю сыр means you like cheese, using the verb любить can sometimes imply a much deeper, romantic passion than the English 'to love'.
Examples in context
- Я люблю сыр.I like cheese.This sentence is useful for expressing that you like cheese.Tatoeba #2151988 by balkanbalkan, translation #5840439 by CK
- Мне нравится чеддер.I like cheddar.
- Я люблю сыр и вино.Ya lyublyu syr i vino.I like cheese and wine.
- Я люблю сыр на завтрак.Ya lyublyu syr na zavtrak.I like cheese for breakfast.
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to order at a cafe.
- Сергей SergeyТы хочешь пиццу?Ty khochesh' pitstsu?Do you want pizza?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, я люблю сыр.Da, ya lyublyu syr.Yes, I like cheese.
- Сергей SergeyАнастасия, тогда заказываем сырную пиццу.Anastasiya, togda zakazyvayem syrnuyu pitstsu.Anastasia, then let's order a cheese pizza.
- Анастасия AnastasiaОтлично, Сергей!Otlichno, Sergey!Great, Sergey!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
