Я люблю Россию
Ya lyublyu Rossiyu
The English phrase "I love russia" is translated into Russian as Я люблю Россию (Ya lyublyu Rossiyu).
This phrase is used to express a strong feeling of affection or admiration for the country of Russia.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Я (I), люблю (love) and Россию (Russia).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the verb люблю is the first-person singular conjugation of любить, which agrees with the subject Я. The word for Russia changes from the nominative Россия to the accusative Россию because it is the direct object of the verb люблю.
How do you pronounce it?
Ya lyublyu Rossiyu
Did you know?
- While Я люблю Россию is standard, folk songs and poetry often use the diminutive Россиюшка to express a more tender and intimate love for the land.
- The Russian word for 'I', Я, is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'ego'.
- The root люб in люблю is also the foundation for the Russian word meaning 'kindness' or 'friendliness'.
Examples in context
- Я люблю Россию.I love Russia.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase Я люблю Россию.Tatoeba #7069581 by nina99nv, translation #4645614 by Amastan
- Я люблю Россию за её природу.Ya lyublyu Rossiyu za yeyo prirodu.I love Russia for its nature.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travels during a walk in the park.
- Андрей AndreyТы часто путешествуешь по миру?Ty chasto puteshestvuyesh' po miru?Do you travel the world often?
- Мария MariaДа, но я люблю Россию больше всего.Da, no ya lyublyu Rossiyu bol'she vsego.Yes, but I love Russia most of all.
- Андрей AndreyЯ тоже очень люблю Россию.Ya tozhe ochen' lyublyu Rossiyu.I love Russia very much too.
- Мария MariaЭто правда, она прекрасная страна.Eto pravda, ona prekrasnaya strana.That is true, it is a wonderful country.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries я, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
