мне это нравится
mne eto nravitsya
The English phrase "I love it" is expressed in Russian as мне это нравится (mne eto nravitsya).
мне это нравится is used to express that you really like or enjoy something. For more intense or informal expressions of affection, you might hear Я обожаю это (I adore it), Я просто обожаю это (I simply adore it) or Мне это безумно нравится (I'm crazy about it).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "to me this is pleasing".
Which one should you use?
While мне это нравится means 'I like it', the phrase я люблю это is much stronger and is used for deep, passionate love or long-term devotion.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, мне is the dative form of я (I), meaning "to me". Russian uses the dative case for the person experiencing the liking.
How do you pronounce it?
mne eto nravitsya
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the direct translation я люблю это for simple enjoyment, but мне это нравится is more natural for liking objects, movies or food.
Did you know?
- If you say Я люблю это to a waiter about your meal, you might sound like you are proposing marriage to the food rather than just enjoying it.
- Russian has a distinct word обожаю for 'I adore it', which shares a root with the word for 'god' (бог). It implies a level of worship or extreme passion.
- To express a very strong like, Russians use the adverb безумно, which literally means 'insanely'. This turns 'I like it' into 'it pleases me insanely'.
Examples in context
- Это просто потрясающе! Я влюблен(a) в это место!This is simply amazing! I'm in love with this place!
- Мне это очень нравится!I like this very much!
Example conversation
Alexander and Maria are looking at a painting in a gallery.
- Александр AleksandrСмотри, какая интересная картина!Smotri, kakaya interesnaya kartina!Look, what an interesting painting!
- Мария MariaДа, мне это нравится.Da, mne eto nravitsya.Yes, I love it.
- Александр AleksandrЦвета очень яркие, правда?Tsveta ochen yarkiye, pravda?The colors are very bright, right?
- Мария MariaСовершенно верно.Sovershenno verno.Absolutely true.
