Will you be mine?

Recently I posted this picture to Angela. It was Feb 14, typically known as Valentine’s Day in Canada. A day to woo your woman, let her know your undying love for her, and pay out the roof for a rose or dozen.

Well, here in Ukraine, Valentine’s Day hasn’t yet taken off (though it is becoming more popular). Instead, they celebrate Women’s Day, Mar 8. A day to woo your woman, let her know your undying love for her, and pay out the roof for a bakers dozen roses (here, you never do an even number … its just basically uncool). Flower shops are more common here than 7-Eleven’s or Starbucks back home – they dominate every corner with their beautiful displays of flora.

Since we’re always trying to learn a few new words in Russian, I thought it appropriate to include a few special phrases useful on this day. Try them out and let me know how it goes.

Ты прекрасно выглядишь – You look wonderful
Ты выглядишь моложе своих лет – You look younger than you actually are
Тебе идет этот цвет – This color looks great on you
Мне нравится твоя прическа – I like your hairstyle
У тебя прекрасное чувство вкуса – You have a great sense of style
Мне с тобой хорошо – I feel great when I am with you
У тебя заразительный смех – Your laughter is contagious
Я готов провести с тобой вечность – I am ready to spend an eternity  with you
Я не могу на тебя насмотреться – I can’t stop looking at you
Я не могу отвести от тебя глаз – I can’t take my eyes off of you
У тебя очень загадочная улыбка – You have a very mysterious smile
Ты делаешь меня счастливым – You make me happy
Ты не перестаешь меня удивлять – You are full of surprises
У тебя прекрасное чувство юмора – You have a great sense of humor
Ты меня дополняешь – You complete me
С тобой легко разговаривать – You are easy to talk to

** In other parts of Europe, Women’s Day is a day to celebrate feminism and has some strong emotions attached. Here in Ukraine, it is more about simple love and celebration of women than about feminist ideals.