Signification
Expressing admiration for a place.
Contexte culturel
Russians often have a very strong emotional connection to their home city, referring to it as their 'Small Motherland' (Малая Родина). Residents of St. Petersburg (Peterburghtsy) are known for their local pride and specific vocabulary (e.g., 'podezd' vs 'paradnaya'). Saying you like their city is a way to acknowledge its unique European-Russian heritage. Moscow is often seen as a 'city of opportunities' but also very stressful. Liking Moscow often implies an appreciation for its fast pace and modern infrastructure. In smaller cities, locals might be surprised if a foreigner says they like the city. It's a great way to open doors and receive warm hospitality.
The 'To Me' Rule
Always start with 'Мне' when using 'нравится'. It's the golden rule of Russian liking.
Don't say 'Я нравлюсь'
Unless you are a celebrity and the whole city is in love with you!
Signification
Expressing admiration for a place.
The 'To Me' Rule
Always start with 'Мне' when using 'нравится'. It's the golden rule of Russian liking.
Don't say 'Я нравлюсь'
Unless you are a celebrity and the whole city is in love with you!
Add 'очень'
Adding 'очень' (very) makes you sound much more enthusiastic and friendly to locals.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'I' (Я) in the Dative case.
____ нравится этот город.
The verb 'нравиться' requires the person to be in the Dative case.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the right way to say 'I like these cities' (plural).
The verb must be plural (нравятся) to agree with 'города'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Как вам Москва? B: ________.
'Мне нравится этот город' is the most natural and grammatically correct response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a beautiful city and want to tell your friend you like it.
This is the standard expression for liking a place.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ нравится этот город.
The verb 'нравиться' requires the person to be in the Dative case.
Choose the right way to say 'I like these cities' (plural).
The verb must be plural (нравятся) to agree with 'города'.
A: Как вам Москва? B: ________.
'Мне нравится этот город' is the most natural and grammatically correct response.
You are in a beautiful city and want to tell your friend you like it.
This is the standard expression for liking a place.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but be careful. 'Мне нравится этот человек' means you like them, but it can sometimes imply romantic interest.
Because the city is the one doing the 'pleasing'. The verb agrees with the city (3rd person singular).
Only if you have a deep emotional bond. For a tourist, 'нравится' is more natural.
Use the past tense: 'Мне понравился этот город'.
Change the verb to plural: 'Мне нравятся эти города'.
It's neutral. You can use it with a boss or a friend.
Yes, but 'этот' (this) makes it clear you are talking about the one you are in right now.
'Нравится' is present (you like it now), 'понравилось' is past (you liked it after seeing it).
No, 'город' stays in the Nominative case as the subject.
Add 'очень': 'Мне очень нравится этот город'.
Expressions liées
Мне здесь нравится
similarI like it here
Я люблю этот город
similarI love this city
Этот город прекрасен
similarThis city is beautiful
Мне не нравится этот город
contrastI don't like this city
Мне по душе этот город
specialized formThis city is to my soul
