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Hobby

hobby

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Meaning of Hobby

an activity for pleasure

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Hobby belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between Hobby / Zeitvertreib / Steckenpferd / Leidenschaft / Neigung

🇩🇪German
Hobby

An activity done in free time; a very general, neutral term without the idea of strong passion.

A2Often

Lesen ist für viele Menschen eine beliebte Freizeitbeschäftigung.

Чтение для многих людей — популярное занятие в свободное время.

🇩🇪German

A way to pass the time; it suggests doing something mainly to avoid boredom.

A2Often

Kreuzworträtsel sind für mich ein guter Zeitvertreib.

Кроссворды для меня — хороший способ скоротать время.

S
🇩🇪German
Steckenpferd

A special hobby or pet interest; it often implies a subject someone likes a lot and follows closely.

A2Rarely

Geschichte ist sein Steckenpferd.

История — его любимое увлечение.

🇩🇪German

Passion; much stronger than an ordinary hobby and clearly emotional.

A2Often

Musik ist ihre große Leidenschaft.

Музыка — её большая страсть.

N
🇩🇪German
Neigung

A tendency or inclination toward something; not really a hobby itself, but more an inner preference or interest.

A2Very Often

Er hat eine Neigung zu technischen Themen.

У него есть склонность к техническим темам.

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How to pronounce Hobby and what this word means

Hobby translation: хобби. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Hobby

[ˈhɔbi]

Hobby translation

хобби

Hobby transcription

[ˈhɔbi]

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Hobby meaning: what does it mean?

regelmäßige Tätigkeit zum Vergnügen und zur Entspannung

Hobby pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Hobby is pronounced as [ˈhɔbi]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Hobby part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, Hobby (хобби) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Hobby part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, Hobby (хобби) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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