Signification
Expressing a negative preference.
Contexte culturel
Russians often express negative opinions more readily than Americans or Brits. Saying 'Мне не нравится' is not necessarily an invitation to argue, but a simple statement of fact. In Russian business, being too 'polite' or vague can be seen as a lack of competence. Using 'Мне не нравится' followed by a reason is respected. The 'Dislike' button on Russian sites like VK is often used more actively than on Facebook, reflecting a culture that doesn't feel pressured to only 'Like' things. Younger generations in Moscow use 'не заходит' (doesn't go in) as a trendy alternative to 'мне не нравится'.
The 'Я' Trap
Never start this phrase with 'Я'. Your brain will want to, but you must fight it. It's always 'Мне'.
Plural Check
Always look at the object first. If it's more than one, add that 'я' in 'нравятся'.
Signification
Expressing a negative preference.
The 'Я' Trap
Never start this phrase with 'Я'. Your brain will want to, but you must fight it. It's always 'Мне'.
Plural Check
Always look at the object first. If it's more than one, add that 'я' in 'нравятся'.
Softening the Blow
Add 'если честно' (if I'm honest) before the phrase to sound more like a native speaker.
Past Tense
In the past, it's 'Мне не нравился' (masc), 'нравилась' (fem), or 'нравилось' (neut).
Teste-toi
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
___ не нравится эта музыка.
The verb 'нравиться' requires the person to be in the dative case.
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'нравиться'.
Мне не _______ (нравиться) эти яблоки.
Since 'яблоки' (apples) is plural, the verb must be in the plural form.
Match the response to the situation.
You are at a friend's house and they play a song you hate.
The first option uses the correct dative pronoun and singular verb agreement.
Complete the dialogue.
— Тебе нравится этот фильм? — Нет, ___ ___ _______.
The response should mirror the question's structure using the first-person dative pronoun.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Мне не нравится vs Я не люблю
Banque d exercices
4 exercices___ не нравится эта музыка.
The verb 'нравиться' requires the person to be in the dative case.
Мне не _______ (нравиться) эти яблоки.
Since 'яблоки' (apples) is plural, the verb must be in the plural form.
You are at a friend's house and they play a song you hate.
The first option uses the correct dative pronoun and singular verb agreement.
— Тебе нравится этот фильм? — Нет, ___ ___ _______.
The response should mirror the question's structure using the first-person dative pronoun.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Он мне не нравится' means 'I don't like him' (his personality or looks).
'Мне не нравится' is for specific instances; 'Я не люблю' is for general habits or deep dislikes.
No, as long as your tone is polite. It's better to be honest so they can fix the issue.
Use 'Мне совсем не нравится' or 'Мне очень не нравится'.
Because the verb 'нравиться' governs the dative case, which indicates the recipient of a feeling.
You can say 'Это мне не нравится' to emphasize 'this'.
Use the past tense: 'Мне не понравилось'.
Yes, 'Мне не заходит' is very popular among young people.
Yes, e.g., 'Мне не нравится танцевать' (I don't like dancing).
Simply remove the 'не': 'Мне нравится'.
Expressions liées
Я не люблю
similarI don't like/love
Меня бесит
specialized formIt annoys/enrages me
Мне всё равно
contrastI don't care
Мне не по себе
similarI feel uneasy
