deine Hobbys
The German phrase for "your hobbies" is deine Hobbys.
This phrase refers to the activities that a person enjoys doing in their free time.
Which one should you use?
deine Hobbys is the informal way to say "your hobbies," while Ihre Hobbys is the formal version used when speaking to a stranger or in a professional setting.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Hobby takes the plural form Hobbys in German, which follows a common pattern for loanwords from English.
Did you know?
- In German culture, a Hobby is often viewed as a structured pursuit or a skill being mastered, rather than just 'passing the time'. Mentioning a specific club Verein associated with a hobby is very common in social introductions.
- When discussing Hobbys, Germans frequently use the verb treiben for sports, as in Sport treiben. This is an unusual verb choice because treiben usually means 'to drift' or 'to drive'.
- If you want to talk about your 'passions' or deeply committed interests, Germans might use the word Leidenschaft, which carries a much stronger emotional weight than the casual Hobby.
Examples in context
- Was sind deine Hobbys?What are your hobbies?This sentence is useful for asking what someone's hobbies are using deine Hobbys.Tatoeba #2949200 by freddy1, translation #2646222 by CK
- Ich widme meine Freizeit gerne dem Lesen.I enjoy devoting my free time to reading.
- Ich mache gerne Sport. Fußball ist meine Leidenschaft!I enjoy doing sports. Soccer is my passion!
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- Welche Hobbys hast du?What hobbies do you have?
- Was machst du gerne in deiner Freizeit?What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
- Erzähl mir mehr über deine Hobbys.Tell me more about your hobbies.
- Sind deine Hobbys eher sportlich?Are your hobbies more athletic?
Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are chatting at a cafe about their interests.
- HannahIch kenne deine Hobbys noch nicht.I don't know your hobbies yet.
- FelixIch spiele gerne Gitarre und schwimme.I like playing guitar and swimming.
- HannahDas klingt sehr interessant!That sounds very interesting!
- FelixDanke, Hannah.Thanks, Hannah.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
