This is the 396th most frequent Ukrainian word.
мені
"Мені" in English means "to me" or "for me."
The word 'мені' functions as the dative case of 'я' (I), indicating the indirect object of the verb 'подобається' (pleases).
Мені подобається ця книга.
I like this book.
The word 'мені' is used here in the dative case to indicate the recipient of the action (to whom the glass is given).
Дайте мені, будь ласка, склянку води.
Please give me a glass of water.
In this sentence, 'мені' is used with the predicate 'треба' to indicate necessity for the subject (I).