Significado
Expressing a positive opinion about a location.
Contexto cultural
Kyivans are proud of their city's hills and greenery. Saying you like the city often leads to a discussion about which park is the best. In Lviv, the 'city' is synonymous with coffee and chocolate culture. Liking the city implies liking its slow, Austro-Hungarian pace. Odesites have a unique sense of humor. If you say you like the city, they might jokingly ask 'Only the city, or the people too?' Modern tech workers in Ukraine often use this phrase when discussing the 'vibe' of IT hubs like Kharkiv or Dnipro.
The 'To Me' Rule
Always start with 'Мені'. If you start with 'Я', you're likely making a mistake.
Be Sincere
Ukrainians value sincerity. If you like a specific thing (like the architecture), mention it!
Significado
Expressing a positive opinion about a location.
The 'To Me' Rule
Always start with 'Мені'. If you start with 'Я', you're likely making a mistake.
Be Sincere
Ukrainians value sincerity. If you like a specific thing (like the architecture), mention it!
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct form of 'me' for the phrase 'I like this city'.
___ подобається це місто.
The verb 'подобатися' requires the Dative case, which is 'Мені'.
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'подобатися' for plural cities.
Мені ___ ці міста.
Since 'міста' is plural, the verb must end in -ються.
Match the pronoun with its Dative form.
Я, Ти, Він, Ми
These are the forms used with 'подобається'.
Complete the dialogue.
— Як вам Київ? — Дуже гарно! Мені ___ це місто.
'Подобається' is the natural response to 'Як вам...?'
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios___ подобається це місто.
The verb 'подобатися' requires the Dative case, which is 'Мені'.
Мені ___ ці міста.
Since 'міста' is plural, the verb must end in -ються.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the forms used with 'подобається'.
— Як вам Київ? — Дуже гарно! Мені ___ це місто.
'Подобається' is the natural response to 'Як вам...?'
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasYes, 'Ти мені подобаєшся' means 'I like you' (often in a romantic way).
'Подобається' is 'like' (pleasing), while 'люблю' is 'love' (deep affection).
Because 'місто' is neuter, and 'це' is the neuter form of 'this'.
Frases relacionadas
Я люблю це місто
similarI love this city
Мені до вподоби
synonymIt is to my liking
Мені смакує
specialized formI like the taste of
Я в захваті від
builds onI am delighted by
