German Conversation · Level 10
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German word
Freizeit
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfʁaɪ̯tsaɪ̯t/
Meaning
- feminine nounfree time
Example
Nach der Arbeit genieße ich meine Freizeit.
After work, I enjoy my free time.
More examples
Im Moment habe ich kaum Freizeit.
At the moment, I have hardly any free time.
Core concept
An open block between obligations that belongs to personal interests rather than scheduled duties.
Common phrases
in der Freizeit
in one's leisure time
Freizeit verbringen
spend one's leisure time
Freizeit haben
have leisure time
Similar words
Hobby: A personal activity pursued regularly for enjoyment.
Erholung: Rest that restores energy after physical or mental effort.
Pause: A short rest period between work or other activities.
Freizeitaktivität: A specific activity pursued during free time, such as a sport or hobby.
Definition in German
Zeit, in der man nicht arbeiten muss und eigene Interessen verfolgen kann.
Word origin
The compound Freizeit combines the inherited Germanic words frei and Zeit to describe time that is free from required activity.
Usage tips
- Freizeit is normally used as a singular mass noun, while Freizeiten refers to separate periods of free time when a plural is needed.
Other meanings
- leisurenoun
- spare timenoun
Opposites
- Arbeitszeitworking hoursnoun
Related words
- Freizeitgestaltungways of spending one's leisure timenoun
- Freizeitaktivitätleisure-time activitynoun
- Freizeitparkamusement parknoun