나의 취미
naui chwimi
The English phrase "my hobby" is translated into Korean as 나의 취미 (naui chwimi).
This phrase refers to an activity that a person does for pleasure during their free time. If you wish to ask another person about their interest, you would typically use the question 취미가 뭐예요?
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 나의 취미 is composed of 나 (na), meaning "I" or "me". 의 (ui), which is the possessive particle. And 취미 (chwimi), meaning "hobby".
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive form of "my" changes depending on the level of politeness. In polite or formal speech, 나의 (naui) changes to 제 (je), resulting in 제 취미. In casual speech, 나의 (naui) is often shortened to 내 (nae), resulting in 내 취미.
How do you pronounce it?
naui chwimi
Did you know?
- The word 취미 (chwimi) is a Sino-Korean word, meaning its roots are actually found in Chinese characters used to express 'taste' or 'flavor' in a metaphorical sense.
- While 취미 refers to a hobby, Koreans often use the term 특기 (teukgi) to describe a 'specialty' or a skill they are particularly good at. In social introductions, people are frequently asked for both their 취미 and their 특기 to provide a complete picture of their personality.
- In casual conversation, if you use the full possessive 나의 (naui) instead of the shortened 내 (nae), you might sound like a character in a poetic novel or a textbook rather than a real person.
Examples in context
- 저는 취미가 있습니다.I have a hobby.
- 저의 취미는 [취미]입니다.My hobby is [hobby].
- 저의 취미는 독서입니다.Reading
- 나는 운동하는 것이 취미야.Playing Sports
- 저의 취미는 음악 감상입니다.Listening to Music
- 나의 취미는 독서예요.na-ui chwi-mi-neun dok-seo-ye-yo.My hobby is reading.
- 나의 취미는 사진 찍기예요.na-ui chwi-mi-neun sa-jin jjik-gi-ye-yo.My hobby is taking pictures.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Subin are chatting about their free time.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨, 취미가 뭐예요?Subin ssi, chwimi-ga mwo-yeyo?Subin, what is your hobby?
- 수빈 Su-bin제 취미는 요리에요. 현우 씨는요?je chwimi-neun yori-eyo. Hyunwoo ssi-neun-yo?My hobby is cooking. How about you, Hyunwoo?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo나의 취미는 영화 감상이에요.na-ui chwimi-neun yeonghwa gamsang-ieyo.My hobby is watching movies.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말 멋진 취미네요!jeongmal meotjin chwimi-neyo!That is a really cool hobby!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 나의, 취미, CC BY-SA 4.0.
