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"Like" in Russian

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нра́виться

[ nrá-vee-tsa ]

Verb , imperfective
Often used with the Dative, Instumental
Perfective - понра́виться (see below)

to be liked

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The perfective aspect

понра́виться [pan-rá-vee-tsa] Verb , perfective

to get liked

Useful information

"Нравиться" is a reflexive verb. It means that if you want to say "I like" in Russian, you actually need to say "(it is / you are) liked by me". It might seem odd for an English speaker, but with some practice you'll be able to master it quickly. Use our examples and the links below for additional practice.

Examples of "Like" in Russian

Ты мне нра́вишься.

ty mnye nrá-veesh-sya

I like you.
Она́ нра́вилась ему́ ещё со шко́лы.

a-ná nrá-vee-las' ye-mú ee-schyó sa shkó-ly

He liked her since school.