제 취미는
je chwimineun
The Korean phrase for "my hobbies are" is 제 취미는 (je chwimineun).
This phrase is used to introduce the activities a person enjoys doing in their free time.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, 제 취미는 translates to "my hobby is". In Korean, the word for "hobby" (취미) is often used in the singular even when you are listing multiple activities.
How do you pronounce it?
je chwimineun
Did you know?
- The word 취미 (hobby) is a Sino-Korean word that originally referred to a 'taste' or 'flavor' in art and aesthetics.
- In modern Korean slang, people often skip the phrase 제 취미는 and instead use the term 덕질 to describe a hobby that involves obsessive fandom.
- The phrase 제 취미는 is a standard ice-breaker in Korean 'self-introduction' culture, which is much more formal than the casual 'getting to know you' in English.
Examples in context
- 제 취미는 음악 감상과 독서입니다.My hobbies are listening to music and reading.
- 제 취미는 요리예요.je chwimine yo-ri-ye-yo.My hobby is cooking.
- 제 취미는 영화 보기예요.je chwimine yeong-hwa bo-gi-ye-yo.My hobby is watching movies.
- 제 취미는 여행이에요.je chwimine yeo-haeng-i-e-yo.My hobby is traveling.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Seoyeon are introducing themselves to each other.
- 지훈 Ji-hun서연 씨, 취미가 뭐예요?Seoyeon ssi, chwimiga mwoyeyo?Seoyeon, what are your hobbies?
- 서연 Seo-yeon제 취미는 요리예요. 지훈 씨는요?je chwimineun yoriyeyo. Jihoon ssi-neunyo?My hobbies are cooking. How about you, Jihoon?
- 지훈 Ji-hun제 취미는 등산이에요.je chwimineun deungsanieyo.My hobbies are hiking.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말 멋지네요!jeongmal meotjineyo!That's really cool!
