"Something sweet"

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Rachel Adams

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Hello.

Does this sentence sound natural?

"I like cooking something sweet." I mean I love eating sweet foods.
 

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Does this sentence sound natural?

"I like cooking something sweet." I mean I love eating sweet foods.
Why don't you say that then? Cooking ≠ eating.
 

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Yes, your sentence is natural enough, but it's quite different from what you seem to want it to mean.
 

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Yes, your sentence is natural enough, but it's quite different from what you seem to want it to mean.

Why is it different?
 

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Have you read GoesStation's post #2 yet, Rachel?
 

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If I wanted to say I like eating sweet rolls I wouldn't say I like baking cookies.
 
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