Complete Guide to Using “Do you like + (verb/noun)” in English

The phrase “Do you like” is used to ask about someone’s preferences, interests, or enjoyment of activities/things. This common question helps understand personal tastes and choices.

“Do you like” Usage Examples

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation	Context
1	Do you like traveling by plane?	क्या आपको हवाई यात्रा करना पसंद है?	Travel preference
2	Do you like watching baseball on TV?	क्या आपको टीवी पर बेसबॉल देखना पसंद है?	Sports interest
3	Do you like skiing or snowboarding?	क्या आपको स्कीइंग या स्नोबोर्डिंग पसंद है?	Activity choice
4	Do you like going to bed early?	क्या आपको जल्दी सोना पसंद है?	Habit preference
5	Do you like spending time with me?	क्या आपको मेरे साथ समय बिताना पसंद है?	Relationship
6	Do you like repeating the class?	क्या आपको क्लास दोहराना पसंद है?	Academic preference
7	Do you like playing video games?	क्या आपको वीडियो गेम खेलना पसंद है?	Entertainment
8	Do you like listening to music?	क्या आपको संगीत सुनना पसंद है?	Leisure activity
9	Do you like practicing piano?	क्या आपको पियानो का अभ्यास करना पसंद है?	Musical interest
10	Do you like jogging with me?	क्या आपको मेरे साथ जॉगिंग करना पसंद है?	Exercise partner

Expanded Usage Examples

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
11	Do you like spicy food?	क्या आपको तीखा खाना पसंद है?
12	Do you like reading books?	क्या आपको किताबें पढ़ना पसंद है?
13	Do you like rainy weather?	क्या आपको बारिश का मौसम पसंद है?
14	Do you like horror movies?	क्या आपको डरावनी फिल्में पसंद हैं?
15	Do you like trying new foods?	क्या आपको नए खाद्य पदार्थ आज़माना पसंद है?

Alternative Expressions

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
1	Are you fond of dancing?	क्या आपको नृत्य करना पसंद है?
2	Are you keen on photography?	क्या आपको फोटोग्राफी में रुचि है?
3	Does hiking appeal to you?	क्या आपको ट्रेकिंग आकर्षित करती है?

Key Grammar Rules

• Structure:
  • “Do you like” + noun/gerund (verb+ing)
  • ✅ Correct: “Do you like swimming?”
  • ❌ Incorrect: “Do you like swim?”
• Responses:
  • Positive: “Yes, I love it!”/”Yes, I quite like it”
  • Negative: “Not really”/”I don’t care for it much”
• Tense Variations:
  • Present: “Do you like…”
  • Past: “Did you like…”
  • Future: “Will you like…”

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ “Do you like to swim?” (less common)
✅ “Do you like swimming?” (more natural for general preferences)

❌ “Does you like coffee?”
✅ “Do you like coffee?” (correct auxiliary verb)

❌ “Do you like play tennis?”
✅ “Do you like playing tennis?” (use gerund for activities)

Cultural Usage Notes

• Conversation Starter:
  • Common small talk question
• Indian Context:
  • Often used with “ji” for respect (“Do you like chai, ji?”)
  • Sometimes phrased as “You like…?” informally
• Workplace Usage:
  • Professional alternative: “Do you enjoy…?”