Bedeutung
Expressing strong approval or enjoyment of something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Romanians often use 'mult' to avoid being seen as indifferent. A simple 'îmi place' can sometimes sound lukewarm, so adding 'mult' ensures your host knows you are genuinely happy. In the Republic of Moldova, you might hear 'tare' used even more frequently than 'mult' as an intensifier, reflecting a regional preference for that specific adverb. In Transylvania, speech can be slower and more deliberate. Using 'Îmi place mult' with a calm, steady intonation is seen as a sign of honest, reliable character. On Romanian Instagram or TikTok, 'Îmi place mult' is often replaced by the English 'Love it' or simply 'Super!', but the phrase remains the standard for written comments expressing genuine fan support.
The Plural Rule
Always check if the thing you like is plural. If it is, use 'plac' instead of 'place'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Avoid 'Eu'
Never start the sentence with 'Eu place'. It sounds like 'Me like' in English and is grammatically incorrect.
Bedeutung
Expressing strong approval or enjoyment of something.
The Plural Rule
Always check if the thing you like is plural. If it is, use 'plac' instead of 'place'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Avoid 'Eu'
Never start the sentence with 'Eu place'. It sounds like 'Me like' in English and is grammatically incorrect.
Add 'Tare'
If you want to sound like a local in a village or a cozy setting, say 'Îmi place tare mult'. It sounds warmer and more authentic.
Complimenting the Cook
In Romania, saying 'Îmi place mult' while eating is the best way to show respect to your host.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct dative pronoun for 'I like'.
____ place mult muzica rock.
'Îmi' is the correct short dative form for 'to me'.
Which sentence correctly says 'I like the books a lot'?
Select the correct plural agreement:
When the object (cărțile) is plural, the verb must change from 'place' to 'plac'.
Match the phrase to the context.
You are eating a fantastic cake at a friend's house. What do you say?
'Tortul' means cake, and 'îmi place mult' shows the appropriate enthusiasm.
Complete the dialogue.
Andrei: Îți place noul film? Ioana: Da, ____ ____ ____.
Ioana is responding about a singular object (the film), so 'îmi place mult' is correct.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Singular vs Plural
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben____ place mult muzica rock.
'Îmi' is the correct short dative form for 'to me'.
Select the correct plural agreement:
When the object (cărțile) is plural, the verb must change from 'place' to 'plac'.
You are eating a fantastic cake at a friend's house. What do you say?
'Tortul' means cake, and 'îmi place mult' shows the appropriate enthusiasm.
Andrei: Îți place noul film? Ioana: Da, ____ ____ ____.
Ioana is responding about a singular object (the film), so 'îmi place mult' is correct.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, but it just means 'I like it'. Adding 'mult' makes it 'I like it a lot'.
You say 'Îmi place de tine'. The 'de' is mandatory when the object is a person.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The past tense is 'Mi-a plăcut mult'.
Because Romanian uses the dative case for this verb, meaning 'to me it pleases'.
No, 'mult' usually comes after the verb: 'Îmi place mult'.
You say 'Nu-mi place prea mult'.
It's close, but 'Ador' or 'Îmi place la nebunie' are closer to 'I love it'.
Yes! Just add 'să' and the verb: 'Îmi place mult să dansez'.
Use the plural: 'Îmi plac mult marea și muntele'.
No, 'mult' is an adverb here, so it never changes form.
Yes, if you are complimenting something they have or a service they provided.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Îmi place la nebunie
specialized formI love it to madness
Ador
synonymI adore
Îmi place de tine
similarI like you
Nu-mi place
contrastI don't like it
Îmi place tare
synonymI like it strongly
