мой любимый
moy lyubimyy
The English phrase "my favorite" is translated into Russian as мой любимый (moy lyubimyy).
The phrase is used to describe a person or thing that someone likes more than all others.
What does it mean word for word?
The word любимый is a participle derived from the verb любить (to love), and literally means beloved or loved.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. The default form мой любимый is used for masculine nouns. For feminine nouns, use моя любимая. For neuter nouns, use моё любимое. For plural nouns, use мои любимые.
How do you pronounce it?
moy lyubimyy
Did you know?
- While любимый means 'favorite', it is also the standard romantic term of endearment for a partner, similar to calling someone 'my darling' or 'my love'.
- Russian has a second word for 'favorite', излюбленный, which implies a preference that has developed over a long period of time or a particular habit.
- The word мой is a cognate with the Old Prussian word mais, both descending from a Proto-Balto-Slavic root.
Examples in context
- Это мой любимый бар.That's my favorite bar.This sentence is useful for identifying a favorite bar.Tatoeba #11210434 by marafon, translation #11187117 by shekitten
- Это мой любимый язык.It's my favorite language.This sentence is useful for identifying a favorite language.Tatoeba #5553352 by marafon, translation #5553271 by mailohilohi
- Это мой любимый цвет.This is my favorite color.This sentence is useful for identifying a favorite color.Tatoeba #5860982 by marafon, translation #5860980 by Hybrid
- Мой любимый цвет – синий.My favorite color is blue.
- Моя любимая книга – "Война и мир"My favorite book is "War and Peace."
- Мой самый любимый фильм – "Большой куш"My absolute favorite movie is "Snatch."
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Sergey are talking about movies.
- Анастасия AnastasiaКакой твой любимый фильм, Сергей?Kakoy tvoy lyubimyy fil'm, Sergey?What is your favorite movie, Sergey?
- Сергей SergeyЯ люблю комедии. А у тебя?Ya lyublyu komedii. A u tebya?I love comedies. And you?
- Анастасия AnastasiaЭтот старый фильм мой любимый.Etot staryy fil'm moy lyubimyy.This old movie is my favorite.
- Сергей SergeyО, я тоже его очень люблю!O, ya tozhe yego ochen' lyublyu!Oh, I love it very much too!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries мой, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
