How to say "I love to read." in Russian
Я люблю читать.
Ya lyub-LYU chi-TAT.
What does it mean?
Expresses a general preference for reading books.
When to use
When asked about your interests or how you spend free time.
When NOT to use
When talking about reading a specific document right now.
Example dialogue
— Чем ты увлекаешься?
— What are you into?
— Я люблю читать.
— I love to read.
Cultural note
Reading is highly valued in Russian culture, and many homes have extensive libraries.
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