Hobbys
The English phrase "hobbies" is translated into German as Hobbys.
You can use the phrase Meine Hobbys sind to say "My hobbies are". Additionally, the informal phrase Ich bin ein großer Fan von can be used to say "I'm a big fan of".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is Hobby and the plural form is Hobbys.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often incorrectly add an 'e' to the plural, such as writing Hobbeys. However, the German plural is always Hobbys.
Did you know?
- In Germany, the concept of Vereine or clubs is so central to Hobbys that most leisure activities are organized through formal registered associations.
- A person who is an expert in one specific Hobby but lacks general knowledge in other areas might be jokingly called a Fachidiot.
- In Germany, if you want to sound more native, you might use the term Freizeitbeschäftigung instead of Hobby. This word translates to 'leisure occupation' and sounds slightly more formal or structured.
Examples in context
- Er hat viele Hobbys.He has a lot of hobbies.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone has many Hobbys.Tatoeba #8276650 by Luiaard, translation #301125 by CK
- Hast du viele Hobbys?Do you have many hobbies?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has many Hobbys.Tatoeba #784586 by al_ex_an_der, translation #71140 by CK
- Was sind deine Hobbys?What are your hobbies?This sentence is useful for asking someone what their Hobbys are.Tatoeba #2949200 by freddy1, translation #2646222 by CK
- Meine Hobbys sind Lesen und WandernMy hobbies are reading and hiking
- Ich widme meine Freizeit dem GärtnernI dedicate my free time to gardening
- Ich stehe total auf VideospieleI'm really into video games
- Ich mache gerne SportI enjoy doing sports
- Ich bin ein großer Fan von MalereiI'm a big fan of painting
- ich spiele TennisI play tennis
- ich tanze gerneI like to dance
- ich male abstrakte Bilder leidenschaftlichI passionately paint abstract pictures
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Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are talking about their free time.
- HannahWelche Hobbys hast du, Maximilian?What hobbies do you have, Maximilian?
- MaximilianIch liebe Sport und Lesen.I love sports and reading.
- HannahDas sind tolle Hobbys!Those are great hobbies!
- MaximilianUnd was machst du gerne?And what do you like to do?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
