I like how it would be in English. Other words besides like and love

To fall in love, to fall in love, to look at, to like, to please (to the soul, to the thought, to the liking, to the gut, to the heart), to enter (sneak in, rub in) into favor. I like it, it pleases me (anything, pleases me), it makes me happy, I love it, I admire it... ... Synonym dictionary

LIKE- LIKE, like, like, dislike, whatever. 1. Ingratiate yourself, make a good impression. “I liked Marya Ivanovna more than usual.” Pushkin. 2. Match someone's taste. “She liked novels early on.” Pushkin. || ... Ushakov's Explanatory Dictionary

LIKE- LIKE, I like, I like; uncertain, to whom, with uncertain. To be to one's taste, to be pleasing. I like this man. N. ride. | Sovereign I like it, I like it, I like it. Ozhegov's explanatory dictionary. S.I. Ozhegov, N.Yu. Shvedova. 1949 1992 … Ozhegov's Explanatory Dictionary

like- like madly like wildly like terribly like terribly like... Dictionary of Russian Idioms

like- ▲ to cause (that) a positive attitude, to like oneself to be pleasant to someone; induce a positive attitude towards yourself. to taste (activity #). to your liking. according to my heart. to whose taste? have a soft spot for someone or something. affection. find something in someone (and what he is in... ... Ideographic Dictionary of the Russian Language

like- Old Russian - narav. The verb “to like” comes from the word “to like” (to love), which in turn is a derivative of “temper”. Derivatives: like, dislike... Semenov Etymological Dictionary of the Russian Language

like- to inspire sympathy, to win over. (Source: Dictionary of Sexual Terms) ... Sexological encyclopedia

Like- Nesov. nepereh. 1. Make a good impression, win someone over. 2. Arouse interest and attraction among people of the opposite sex. 3. To correspond to someone’s taste, to be pleasant to someone. 4. without To love to do something, to receive... ... Modern explanatory dictionary of the Russian language by Efremova

like- like, like, like, like, like, like, like, like, liked, liked, liked, liked, like, like, like, like, like, like, like, like, like, like,... ... Forms of words

like- verb., nsv., used. very often Morphology: I like, you like, he/she/it likes, we like, you like, they like, like, like, liked, liked, liked, liked, liked, liked, liked; St. like 1... Dmitriev's Explanatory Dictionary

like- see: If you don’t like it, don’t eat it... Dictionary of Russian argot

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When we want to talk about our hobbies, the first thing that comes to mind is to say what we like to do. It's very easy to say this using forms I love(I love) or I like(I like).
At the same time, do not forget about the shade.
Word love in relation to activities it is used in the meaning love, adore(that is love quite a lot).
Word like has a softer emotional connotation, used in the meaning I like. But you can translate it as I love.

So, to talk about your favorite activity, most often they use one of the following forms:

And we write what exactly we like to do. There may be two options:

• action(read, draw, travel)
• use of a word meaning process(reading, drawing, traveling).

For example, like this:

Note!
When you use a verb (read t, rice t), then the particle is required to: I like rice t.

But!
When you say that you like to play some games (basketball, tennis, chess), you don’t need to use any pretext at all.

Regarding card games

If we are talking simply about playing cards, then they use the expression play cards(I play cards - I play cards).

When gambling is meant (not just cards), the word gamble is used (They like gamble - they love gambling; I like to play gambling- I like to play cards).

Words denoting action

In Russian, we usually use words that mean action: (I enjoy reading).
But in English, the form most often used is with a word meaning process: (I love reading). Although it is translated into Russian in the usual way.
Therefore, it is best to describe your activities this way:

We use the same form when we want to say that we love something else (music, cats and dogs, children, movies, etc.)

Other words besides like and love

As mentioned above, the words like And love have different emotional connotations.
In Russian, to enhance the meaning, they use the words Very And very much.
The English language also has similar words, and there are many more of them.

Besides words like And love There are other forms to talk about your hobbies and preferences. Moreover, these expressions are used much more often than those familiar to us like And love.

Usage examples

I am interested in music, art,	I am interested in music, art
My interests include reading, cinema	My interests include reading, cinema
I am very fond of horses	I really love horses
I am very fond of flowers	I'm a big flower lover
I always enjoy gardening	I always enjoy gardening
I prefer active rest: tennis, swimming	I prefer active recreation: tennis, swimming
I adore visiting museums	I love going to museums
I am a music-lover	I'm a music lover
I am a dog fancier	I'm a dog lover
I have a fancy for knitting	I'm fond of knitting
I am a keen on theater	I love theater with a passion
I am crazy about skateboarding	I'm obsessed with skateboarding

What if you don’t like something?

To say that what don't you like, you can use the word dislike(don't like) or negative forms, as well as some special expressions:

Examples

Get used to working with every word

Never use a word unless you are sure it means what you mean.
Having found the right word in the Russian-English dictionary, write down all its English meanings, and then take the time to clarify what exactly each of them means. Synonyms do not always have similar meanings.

For example:
Do (someone, something)- occupy/busy oneself (with), be occupied (with), be engaged (in); engage(in); go in for, take up; indulge (in); devote oneself (to) (to devote oneself); concern oneself (with) (to be interested); attend (to) learn, study;

Now let's look at each value:

• occupy- occupy space, time;
  This hobby occupies all of my free time. - This hobby consumes all my free time.
  occupy (with)- do something;
• busy oneself (with)- keep yourself busy with something;
• be occupied (with)- be busy with something;
• be engaged (in)- be busy, interested in something;
• engage (in)- do something, be busy with something;
• go in for- to be interested in, get carried away by something;
• take up- take on (something); do (something);
• indulge (in)- satisfy your desires, do not deny yourself (something); to give pleasure, to please;
• devote oneself (to)- devote oneself (to something sublime), devote, sacrifice (time, money);
• concern oneself (with)- to be engaged in, to be interested in smth. (in, with);
• attend (to)- take care of, watch (to - for something); fulfill; visit; attend (lectures, meetings);
• learn- study; teach (something); learn (something);
• study- study, explore (carefully, thoroughly); engage, study;

If you like to go somewhere

Now you will see in examples how differently you can express yourself when, when describing your interests or hobbies, you sometimes need to say that you are going somewhere go, somewhere study, something are you doing. In English, many expressions do not look quite familiar to us.

go to visit Elena	to go see Elena (to see Elena)
visit Olga	to visit with Olga
She loves to chat with her neighbors	She loves visiting with her neighbors (American colloquial)
We are going to visit her	We go to see her (see her)
hike	to hike, to walk
hike	to hike, to walk
take a walk, stroll	to go for a stroll; to go for a walk
stroll, walk (usually slowly)	to stroll
walk along the shore	to stroll along the beach
go shopping	to go shopping
go to the theater	to go to the theater
ski	to ski; go skiing
skate	to skate; to go skating
rollerblading	to go roller skating
ride a bike	to go for a cycle ride; to cycle
exercise	to go in for sport
exercise	to go in for sport (go to sports)
boat	to go boating
ride in a car	to go for a drive
to go to gym	to go in for sport
go swimming	to go swimming
study hard, study diligently	to study diligently, hard
go to university, study at university	to go to the university
take English lessons	to take English lessons, to take lessons in English
learn french	to learn French
take courses	to attend training (attend training courses for something)
go to lectures	to attend lectures (attend lectures)
take a training course	to take a course
attend driving courses	to attend a driving school
I'm learning to drive a car	I am learning to drive
I'm learning to dance	I am learning how to dance
play music	to practice music (professionally or to practice)
take up photography	to take up photography (learn to photograph)
take up photography	to go in for photography (to get involved in photography)

When?

Often you need to clarify exactly when or at what time you are doing something.

in the morning(s)	in the morning
in the evening	In the evening
in a week	a week later
after a time	over time
every day	every day, daily
often	often, many times
as often as not	Often
once too often	too often
rarely	rarely, infrequently, occasionally
usually	usually, as a rule, in most cases
last week	last week
last year	last year
in this (interval of) time, in this period	During this time
in my spare time	in my free time
at leisure	at leisure
day off, free day, rest-day	day off
working day, workday	working day
all the time, always, at all times	all the time
I am pressed for time	I do not have much time
in a short time, shortly, in the near future	soon, soon
at any time	at any time
summer and winter, winter and summer	all year round
in summer	in summer
vacation (holiday)	vacation
I am on vacation	I'm on vacation
to spend a vacation...	vacation somewhere
We went on vacation to Puerto Rico	We went on vacation to Puerto Rico
on holiday	on vacation; on holiday
summer vacation (summer holidays)	summer holidays
winter vacation	the winter vacation
to take a holiday	take a vacation
holiday time	holiday season

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Hello again! We have already studied ways to express our wishes and dissatisfaction, but today we will dwell on this topic in more detail. During the lesson, you will learn to talk about what you don’t like and what you don’t like to do, because to save your nerves and save time, you need to be able to express your dissatisfaction or simply say “No,” including in English.

The phrase "I don't like it" in English

So, let's immediately move on to practice, that is, to reading and studying a short dialogue. This time, a radio journalist we know, while preparing a report on a sporting event, decided to work at home. However, Martin is constantly interrupted from work, asking various questions. He expresses his dissatisfaction and says what he doesn’t like and what he doesn’t like to do:

Martin:Don't you like sports? - Don't you like sports?
Sue:I don't like some sports. — I don’t like some sports
Martin:What sports don’t you like? — What sport do you not like?
Sue: I don't like ball games. — I don’t like ball games
Martin:What sports do you like? — What sport do you like?
Sue: I like swimming. What sports don’t you like? - I like swimming. What sport don't you like?
Martin: I don't like racing. — I don’t like racing?
Sue:You don't like horses? Yes, you do. -You don't like horses? Yes?
Martin:I don't like car racing. — I don't like car racing.

Re-read the dialogue carefully. How does Martin express his dissatisfaction? What speech structures does he use to talk about what he doesn’t like and what he doesn’t like to do? Listen to the entire audio lesson:

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Use the audio recording of the lesson to practice your own pronunciation and learn to speak American.

Dissatisfaction in English

A convenient table with phrases in Russian and English will help you track which speech structures can be used to express denial and dissatisfaction in the American language.

Discontent
Phrases
Don't like the variety?	Don't you like sports?
I don't like sports	I don't like sports
Nouns
Class	class (grade in school)
lunch, second breakfast	lunch
race	racing
tea	tea
TV	TV
Verbs
finish	to finish
mean	to mean
turn off	to turn off
Adjectives
night	all-night
electronic	electronics
loud	loud
Adverbs
in the center	downtown

A text table promotes faster and stronger memorization!

Repeat all audio lessons of the course That's what they say in America

Be sure to do a practical Homework:

1. Re-read and memorize the dialogue. Practice with friends.
2. Translate the following phrases into English and copy them into your workbook:

• I don't like working in the evenings.
• He doesn't like living in a big city.
• I don't like drinking tea in the morning. In the morning I love coffee.
• I don't like loud music.
• They don't like auto racing.
• He doesn't like to walk.
• I don't like staying at home on weekends.

Share your conversational English lesson with your friends. I wish everyone a positive mood and a successful day! See you later!

Hello ladies and gentlemen! Man is a complex creature from both a physiological and mental point of view. Each of us has a character, preferences and taste, something we love and something we hate. And in conversation we very often talk about what we don’t like, including in conversations with native American speakers. So in today's lesson you'll learn how to talk about what you like and what you don't like.

How to express your dissatisfaction in English? (Yellowstone Nature Reserve, USA)

So, Martin Lerner is preparing a report for the Voice of America about the famous national reserve " Yellowstone"(Yellowstone), which is located in the USA. The radio journalist decided to interview park visitors and find out what they like and what they are not enthusiastic about, as well as what they like to do and what activities displease them:

Martin: What do you like here? - What do you like here?
Female: I like the animals. - I like animals.
Martin: What don't you like? - What don’t you like here? (What are you not happy with?)
Female: I don't like the people. - I don't like people.
Male:There are too many people here. - There are a lot of people here. (What is your dissatisfaction?)
Female: I don't like the bugs. - I don't like mistakes.
Martin: What don't you like? -What don’t you like to do?
Male: I don't like camping. — I don’t like camping (summer camp for auto tourists).

What do you love most? What or who do you hate? What makes you unhappy? — answer the questions in English.

See also an interesting lesson online audio lesson Questions in the past tense

Carefully re-read the conversation in the reserve several times and listen to the entire audio recording of the dialogue, and also learn other vocabulary from the lecture using the audio lecture:

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Use an audio lesson narrated by a professional speaker to practice correct American pronunciation and improve your English speaking skills.

Expressing dissatisfaction in English

Study the table, pay attention to why speech constructions are used in English “ there is, there are ».

Dissatisfaction in English
Phrases
What do you like here?	What do you like here?
What don't you like here?	What don't you like?
Nouns
air	air
insect	bug
forest	forest
guide	guide
ocean	ocean
Verbs used as a noun (Verbs used as nouns)
Jumping	Jumping
camping	camping
fishing	fishing
be	being
Do you like being a tour guide?	Do you like being a guide?
run	running
Adjectives
clean	clean
hot	hot
fast	fast
Adverb (Adverbs)
very, too	too (very)
We won't walk very fast	We won't walk too fast
Preposition
around, nearby	near

Grammar help:

Speech constructions “there are, there is” in English are used to denote something that is somewhere (here, there, in a park, in a house, on a lake, etc.):

• There is one person here. One person is here - There is one person here.
• Three rivers are in the park. There are three rivers in the park - There are three rivers in the park.

Repeat all audio lessons of the course from time to time " That's what they say in America«

Be sure to do Homework:

1. Reread the reporter's conversation with Yellowstone visitors. Practice with a friend. Learn the dialogue.
2. Be sure to memorize the table.
3. Translate the following expressions into English and copy them into your workbook:

• I like English.
• We love tennis.
• They don't like to walk fast.
• She doesn't like watching football.
• What do you like here?
• They don't like animals.
• Do you like being a tour guide?
• Do you like to read? - Yes.

That's all for today. Thank you for your attention. Learn to express your dissatisfaction in English correctly. Share the article with your friends and acquaintances, and I wish you success always and in everything! Bye bye!

Most people learning English use the standard phrases “I like” and “I don’t like” when talking about things they like or don’t like. There are no problems with these expressions; they can be used. However, if you always use the same words when talking about your preferences, it makes your speech a little boring.

It's time to diversify your speech and add a few new expressions to your vocabulary. So let's start with what we like, what we love. How we will speak in English:

I like (I love)…

1)I enjoy...(I like, something brings pleasure)

I enjoy reading
I enjoy movies.
I enjoy shopping.

2)I love... (I love)

I love reading.
I love movies.
I love shopping.

3)I am passionate...(I like it very much, I have a passion for it)

I am passionate about reading.
I am passionate about movies.
I am passionate about shopping.

Pay attention to the preposition about, which is mandatory when using this expression.

Are you passionate about music? Are you passionate about Justin Bieber?

4)I am fond of…

I am fond of reading.
I am fond of movies.
I am fond of shopping.

5)I am a fan of... (I'm a fan of something, I really like it)

I am a fan of reading.
I am a fan of hockey
I am a fan of soccer.
I am a fan of Canada.

6)I am interested in… (I am interested in something, I like it)

I am interested in reading.
I am interested in shopping.

If you like a guy or a girl, you can also use this expression. That is, if you are not indifferent to someone, in love:

I'm interested in Brad Pitt. I'm interested in Bob.

7) I am into...

I am into scuba diving
I am into travelling.
I'm into going to the beach.

All these expressions mean approximately the same thing - “I like”, “I love”.

Now let's look at words with the opposite meaning - not “I don’t like”, “I don’t like”.

I don't like (I don't like)...

1) I hate… (I hate)

I hate cooking.

If you want to sound more formal or even scientific, you can say "I loathe."

to loathe- have a strong hatred for something

2) I can't stand... (I can not stand)

I can't stand cooking.

3) I am not much of a fan of...(I'm not a big fan of anything)

I am not much of a fan of cooking.

4) … drive(s) me crazy(… drives me crazy)

Cooking drives me crazy.

5) I am sick of...(I've had enough, I'm tired of...)

I am sick of cooking.

6)I am tired of...(I'm tired of something)

I am tired of cooking.

7) …is not my cup of tea. This expression has nothing to do with tea, it simply means that you don't like something.

Cooking is not my cup of tea.

Justin Bieber is not my cup of tea.

A similar expression is It's not my thing . (That's not mine)

Cooking is not my thing. Playing video games is not my thing .

Pay attention to one more point: if after the listed expressions you need to use a verb, then it must be put in ing- new form.

I enjoy it ing, I love listen ing, and so on…