Hobbies: German Words & Phrases
12 essential German words and expressions for "Hobbies". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR A1 level and relevant for "sports, art, leisure".
"Hobbies" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport machen | /SHPORT MAHKH-en/ | to do sports | Ich mache gern Sport.I like doing sports. |
| schwimmen | /SHVIM-men/ | to swim | Ich schwimme am Wochenende.I swim on weekends. |
| Musik hören | /moo-ZEEK HUE-ren/ | to listen to music | Ich höre gern Musik.I play soccer with friends. |
| laufen | /LOW-fen/ | to run | Ich laufe jeden Tag.I like listening to music. |
| Fußball spielen | /FOOS-bahl SHPEE-len/ | to play football | Mein Sohn spielt Fußball.I read every evening. |
| reisen | /RYE-zen/ | to travel | Ich reise gern.My hobby is photography. |
| tanzen | /TAHN-tsen/ | to dance | Wir tanzen am Samstag.I travel often. |
| fotografieren | /foh-toh-grah-FEE-ren/ | to take photos | Ich fotografiere gern.Can you dance? |
| das Kino | /dahs KEE-noh/ | cinema | Gehen wir ins Kino?She sings very well. |
| spazieren gehen | /shpah-TSEE-ren GAY-en/ | to go for a walk | Wir gehen spazieren.I cook on weekends. |
| das Fahrrad | /dahs FAHR-raht/ | bicycle | Ich fahre mit dem Fahrrad.I play the guitar. |
| malen | /MAH-len/ | to paint/draw | Meine Tochter malt gern.I meet my friends. |
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