No. 5,018 in Russian
любить
To love; to like.
In a sentence
Я люблю читать книги.
I love reading books.
This illustrates the common usage of "любить" to express a strong liking or affection for activities or hobbies.
Она любит своего кота.
She loves her cat.
Here, "любить" conveys affection or deep emotional attachment towards another living being.
Ты любишь шоколад?
Do you like chocolate?
In this question format, "любить" is used to inquire about someone's preferences or tastes, often about food or objects.
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