Любимый
lyubimyyto a man
To a man you say Любимый (lyubimyy) or Мой любимый (moy lyubimyy) for "my love". Милый мой (milyy moy) is softer and means "my dear".
Meaning: term of endearment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Любимый | lyubimyy | to a man |
| Мой любимый | moy lyubimyy | to a man |
| Милый мой | milyy moy | tender |
These forms fit a husband or a partner. In a message you can write Любимый, я скучаю (lyubimyy, ya skuchayu), "my love, I miss you".
How does it change in a sentence?
All three words are masculine. The same words for a woman are любимая (lyubimaya) and милая (milaya).
Did you know?
- Милый (milyy) is used to mean "dear" or "sweet" in Russian and is also a common name for a beloved.
Examples in context
- Любимый, я скучаю.lyubimyy, ya skuchayu.My love, I miss you.
- Мой любимый, спокойной ночи.moy lyubimyy, spokoynoy nochi.My love, good night.
- Милый мой, как дела?milyy moy, kak dela?My dear, how are you?
Example conversation
Olga calls her husband Andrey who is away on a business trip.
- OlgaЛюбимый, ты уже поужинал?lyubimyy, ty uzhe pouzhinal?My love, have you had dinner yet?
- Андрей AndreyДа, Оля, всё хорошо.da, olya, vsyo khorosho.Yes, Olya, all is well.
- OlgaСкорее возвращайся.skoree vozvrashchaysya.Come back soon.
