hobby
word
/ˈhɑbi/
HAH-bee
/hˈɒbi/
HO-bee
Definition
A hobby is an activity you do regularly for fun in your free time, not as your job. It can be something creative, active, or relaxing.
Usage & Nuances
Common pattern: 'have a hobby' or 'my hobby is...'. 'Hobby' is usually for enjoyable free-time activities, while 'interest' is broader. Natural collocations include 'take up a hobby', 'a new hobby', and 'hobby shop'.
Spanish: pasatiempo - aficiónPortuguese (BR): hobby - passatempoPortuguese (PT): passatempo - hobbyChinese (Simplified): 爱好 - 业余兴趣Chinese (Traditional): 愛好 - 業餘興趣Hindi: शौकArabic: هوايةBengali: শখRussian: хобби - увлечениеJapanese: 趣味Vietnamese: sở thíchKorean: 취미Turkish: hobiUrdu: شوقIndonesian: hobi
Example Sentences
My hobby is drawing animals.
basic
Reading is a cheap hobby.
basic
She started a new hobby last month.
basic
I took up baking as a hobby, and now my kitchen is always a mess.
natural
What started as a hobby turned into a small business.
natural
I need a hobby that gets me away from screens for a while.
natural