Hobbies in German
"Hobbies" is a German lesson for A1 level. Sports, art, leisure. Below are 12 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Hobbies"
Beginner level: required for German spouse visa (Ehegattennachzug).
🎯 Exam skill: Self-introduction, basic everyday Q&A, and filling simple forms.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
Sport machen Ich mache gern Sport. | /SHPORT MAHKH-en/ | to do sports I like doing sports. |
schwimmen Ich schwimme am Wochenende. | /SHVIM-men/ | to swim I swim on weekends. |
Musik hören Ich höre gern Musik. | /moo-ZEEK HUE-ren/ | to listen to music I play soccer with friends. |
laufen Ich laufe jeden Tag. | /LOW-fen/ | to run I like listening to music. |
Fußball spielen Mein Sohn spielt Fußball. | /FOOS-bahl SHPEE-len/ | to play football I read every evening. |
reisen Ich reise gern. | /RYE-zen/ | to travel My hobby is photography. |
tanzen Wir tanzen am Samstag. | /TAHN-tsen/ | to dance I travel often. |
fotografieren Ich fotografiere gern. | /foh-toh-grah-FEE-ren/ | to take photos Can you dance? |
das Kino Gehen wir ins Kino? | /dahs KEE-noh/ | cinema She sings very well. |
spazieren gehen Wir gehen spazieren. | /shpah-TSEE-ren GAY-en/ | to go for a walk I cook on weekends. |
das Fahrrad Ich fahre mit dem Fahrrad. | /dahs FAHR-raht/ | bicycle I play the guitar. |
malen Meine Tochter malt gern. | /MAH-len/ | to paint/draw I meet my friends. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Hobbies" in German?
Key words for "Hobbies": Sport machen, schwimmen, Musik hören. All 12 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A1)?
This is a A1-level lesson with 12 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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