ты милый
ty mily
In Russian, the phrase to say "you're cute" is ты милый (ty mily).
This phrase is used to tell someone they are cute, sweet, kind or endearing. The adjective милый conveys a sense of being lovely or sweet rather than just focusing on physical attractiveness.
Which one should you use?
The form ты милый is the masculine version used when addressing a man. If you are speaking to a woman, you should use the feminine form ты милая.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must change gender to agree with the person you are addressing. Use ты милый for a male and ты милая for a female.
How do you pronounce it?
ty mily
Did you know?
- Russian has a distinct word мимими (mimimi), a slang onomatopoeia used when something is so 'cute' it causes a physical reaction, often accompanying the use of милый.
- The root of милый is found in the word 'милость', which means 'grace' or 'mercy'.
- In certain Russian folk songs, a man might be referred to as милый to signify he is a beloved husband or partner.
Examples in context
- Ты милый.You're cute.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase ты милый.Tatoeba #2622057 by Olya, translation #1989609 by CK
- У тебя такая милая улыбка, Дмитрий.You have such a cute smile, Dmitry.
- Ты милый, когда смеёшься.Ty milyy, kogda smeyosh'sya.You are cute when you laugh.
Example conversation
Olga and Sergey are talking on a date.
- Ольга OlgaСергей, ты милый.Sergey, ty milyy.Sergey, you're cute.
- Сергей SergeyСпасибо, ты тоже.Spasibo, ty tozhe.Thanks, you too.
- Ольга OlgaЯ рада, что мы встретились.Ya rada, chto my vstretilis'.I'm glad we met.
- Сергей SergeyЯ тоже очень рад.Ya tozhe ochen' rad.I'm very glad too.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
