Meaning
Expressing a negative opinion or dislike.
Cultural Background
Romanians are very expressive with their dislikes. It's common to hear 'Nu-mi place' followed by a long explanation of why. In Moldova, you might hear 'Nu-mi place' with a slightly different accent, often more melodic, but the grammar remains the same. People here are known for being more 'așezați' (calm). Their 'Nu-mi place' might be slower and more deliberate. Young people in Bucharest often use English loanwords or slang variations like 'Nu-mi place vibe-ul'.
The Plural Rule
Always check if the thing you dislike is plural. If it is, use 'plac' (e.g., 'Nu-mi plac merele').
Don't use 'Eu'
Avoid starting with 'Eu' (I). It's grammatically incorrect and sounds like a direct translation from English.
Meaning
Expressing a negative opinion or dislike.
The Plural Rule
Always check if the thing you dislike is plural. If it is, use 'plac' (e.g., 'Nu-mi plac merele').
Don't use 'Eu'
Avoid starting with 'Eu' (I). It's grammatically incorrect and sounds like a direct translation from English.
Be Polite
Add 'din păcate' (unfortunately) before 'nu-mi place' if you are talking to someone who just gave you something.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct form for: 'I don't like the apples.'
Nu îmi ______ merele.
'Merele' is plural, so the verb must be 'plac'.
Fill in the missing dative pronoun: 'I don't like it.'
Nu ____ place.
'Îmi' is the unstressed dative pronoun required for this construction.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Îți place pizza? B: Nu, ______ pizza.
'Pizza' is singular, and 'nu-mi place' is the standard contraction.
Match the phrase to the context.
Talking about a person you don't like socially.
Social dislike for a person requires the preposition 'de'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesNu îmi ______ merele.
'Merele' is plural, so the verb must be 'plac'.
Nu ____ place.
'Îmi' is the unstressed dative pronoun required for this construction.
A: Îți place pizza? B: Nu, ______ pizza.
'Pizza' is singular, and 'nu-mi place' is the standard contraction.
Talking about a person you don't like socially.
Social dislike for a person requires the preposition 'de'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsNo, you must include the pronoun 'îmi' to indicate who doesn't like it.
Not inherently, but tone matters. Use 'Nu prea îmi place' to be softer.
Use the past tense: 'Nu mi-a plăcut'.
'Place' is for one thing, 'plac' is for multiple things.
The 'Mie' adds emphasis, like saying 'As for ME, I don't like it'.
Related Phrases
Îmi place
contrastI like it
Nu-mi convine
similarIt doesn't suit me
Urăsc
specialized formI hate
Nu-mi pasă
relatedI don't care
Nu-mi displace
similarI don't dislike it
