Korean word

취미

Pronunciation

Romanizationchwimi

Meaning

  • nounhobby

Example

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

My hobby is watching movies.

Illustration for 취미 (hobby)

More examples

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

These days, hobbies have become more diverse.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 취미가 있다chwi mi ga it tta

    have a hobby

  • 취미 생활chwi mi saeng hwal

    pursuing hobbies

  • 취미 활동chwi mi hwal dong

    hobby activities

Similar words

취향chwihyang: A natural liking for certain things, styles, or ways of doing things.
관심kwansim: A feeling of wanting to notice, learn about, or care about something.
취미활동chwimihwaldong: A specific activity carried out for enjoyment in free time.

Definition in Korean

개인이 여가 시간에 자발적으로 즐기기 위해 하는 활동이나 관심사kae i ni yeo ga si ga ne cha bal jeo geu ro cheul gi gi wi hae ha neun hwal dong i na kwan sim sa

Word origin

The word developed from a Chinese expression for interest and taste into its modern meaning of an enjoyable personal pursuit or interest.

Usage tips

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

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