Signification
Expressing a preference.
Contexte culturel
Ukrainians often use 'Мені подобається' to be polite even if they aren't ecstatic. It's a safe middle ground. In Western Ukraine, you might hear 'Мені сподобалося' more frequently as a way to express that something has met your standards. Younger Kyivans might mix this with English loanwords like 'лайкати' (to like on social media). In the diaspora, sometimes the grammar gets simplified to 'Я подобаю', but this is considered incorrect in standard Ukrainian.
The Plural Rule
Always check if the thing you like is plural. If it is, add 'н' to make it 'подобаються'.
Don't say 'Я подобаю'
This is the most common mistake. Stick to 'Мені'.
Signification
Expressing a preference.
The Plural Rule
Always check if the thing you like is plural. If it is, add 'н' to make it 'подобаються'.
Don't say 'Я подобаю'
This is the most common mistake. Stick to 'Мені'.
Use with Verbs
It's the easiest way to talk about hobbies. Just add the dictionary form of the verb.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'подобатися'.
Мені _______ ці квіти. (plural)
Since 'квіти' (flowers) is plural, the verb must be 'подобаються'.
Choose the correct pronoun.
_______ подобається цей фільм. (I like this movie)
The dative case 'Мені' is required for the person who likes something.
Complete the dialogue.
— Тобі подобається українська кухня? — Так, мені дуже _______ борщ.
Borscht is singular, so we use 'подобається'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a concert and you love the music.
'Смакує' is for food, and 'Я подобаю' is grammatically incorrect.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМені _______ ці квіти. (plural)
Since 'квіти' (flowers) is plural, the verb must be 'подобаються'.
_______ подобається цей фільм. (I like this movie)
The dative case 'Мені' is required for the person who likes something.
— Тобі подобається українська кухня? — Так, мені дуже _______ борщ.
Borscht is singular, so we use 'подобається'.
You are at a concert and you love the music.
'Смакує' is for food, and 'Я подобаю' is grammatically incorrect.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but be careful. 'Ти мені подобаєшся' often implies romantic interest.
'Подобається' is 'like', 'люблю' is 'love'. Use 'люблю' for things you are very passionate about.
Because in Ukrainian, the thing you like is the subject that 'pleases' you. You are the recipient.
Use 'Мені сподобалося' (neuter) for general things or match the gender: 'Мені сподобався фільм' (masculine).
It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Expressions liées
Я люблю
similarI love
Мені смакує
specialized formI like the taste of
Мені до вподоби
synonymIt is to my liking
Мені не подобається
contrastI don't like
