English–Korean

“hobby” in Korean

Korean

Also취미생활 (chwimisaenghwal)

Pronunciation

Romanizationchwimi

Example

제 취미는 영화 보기예요.che chwi mi neun yeong hwa po gi ye yo

My hobby is watching movies.

Illustration for 취미 (hobby)

How to say “hobby” in Korean

“Hobby” in Korean is 취미 (chwimi).

A personally chosen activity or interest that makes free time enjoyable.

Full entry for 취미: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 취미

요즘은 취미가 다양해졌어요.yo jeu meun chwi mi ga ta yang hae jeo sseo yo

These days, hobbies have become more diverse.

Tips for using 취미

  • This word is useful when talking about both things someone does and subjects they enjoy learning about, so it can open more conversation topics.

Other Korean words for “hobby”

퇴근 후에 취미생활을 즐기는 시간이 필요해요.toe geun hu e chwi mi saeng hwa reul cheul gi neun si ga ni pi ryo hae yo

I need time to enjoy a hobby after work.

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