Hobbies are things people do when they’re not working to have fun and do what they like. In Korean, the word for hobbies is “취미 (chwi-mi).” Everyone has different hobbies, and they help show who they are and make them feel happy.
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Hobby-related Vocabulary Words
Hobby
취미 (chwi mi)
Reading
독서 (dok seo)
Cooking
요리 (yo ri)
Watching movie
영화보기(yeong hwa bo gi)
Watching TV
티비보기 (ti bi bo gi)
Watching drama
드라마보기 (deu ra ma bo gi)
Surfing Internet
인터넷하기 (in teo net ha gi)
Language learning
언어 배우기 (eon eo bae u gi)
Spending time with friends
친구하고 시간 보내기 (chin gu ha go si gan bo nae gi)
Listening to music
음악듣기 (eum ak deut gi)
Singing
노래하기 (no rae ha gi)
Piano
피아노 (pi a no)
Guitar
기타 (gi ta)
Drum
드럼 (deu reom)
Violin
바이올린 (ba i ol lin)
Saxophone
색소폰 (saek so pon)
Drawing, painting
그림 (geu rim)
Photography
사진 찍기 (sa jin jjik gi)
Collecting stamps
우표 수집 (u pyo su jip)
Chess
체스 (che seu)
Game
게임 (ge im)
Video game
비디오게임 (bi di o ge im)
Board game
보드게임 (bo deu ge im)
Sports and Activities in Korean
Ever wondered how to talk about sports and activities in Korean? Whether you like soccer, hiking, or dancing, knowing the words for different sports and activities can help you chat with others. In this quick guide, we’ll show you some common ones in Korean.
Walking
산책 (san chaek)
Jogging
조깅 (jo ging)
Running
달리기 (dal ligi)
Cycling
자전거타기 (ja jeon geo ta gi)
Fishing
낚시 (nak si)
Hiking
등산 (deung san)
Camping
캠핑 (kaem ping)
Traveling
여행 (yeo haeng)
Volunteering
자원봉사 (ja won bong sa)
Swimming
수영 (su yeong)
Dancing
춤 (chum)
Taekwondo
태권도 (tae gwon do)
Soccer, football
축구 (chuk gu)
Basketball
농구 (nong gu)
Volleyball
배구 (bae gu)
Baseball
야구 (ya gu)
Table tennis
탁구 (tak gu)
Golf
골프 (gol peu)
Tennis
테니스 (te ni seu)
Badminton
배드민턴 (bae deu min teon)
Exercising
운동 (un dong)
Ski
스키 (seu ki)
Snowboarding
스노보드 (seu no bo deu)
Surfing
서핑 (seo ping)
Yoga
요가 (yo ga)
Pilates
필라테스(pil la te seu)
Hobbies-related Verbs in Korean
Want to talk about your hobbies in Korean but not sure where to start? Here are some simple verbs you can use to describe what you love doing in your free time. Whether it’s drawing, cooking, or playing sports, mastering these verbs will help you express yourself and connect with others who share your interests.
To like
좋아하다 (jo a ha da) – 좋아해요 (jo a hae yo)
To dislike
싫어하다 (si leo ha da) – 싫어해요 (si reo hae yo)
To do
하다 (ha da) – 해요 (hae yo)
To make
만들다 (man deul da) – 만들어요 (man deu ro yo)
To read
읽다 (il da) – 읽어요 (il geo yo)
To play, to hit, to strike
치다 (chi da) – 쳐요 (chyeo yo)
To ride, to take, to get on
타다 (ta da) – 타요 (ta yo)
To play an instrument
악기를 연주하다 (ak gi reul yeon ju ha da) – 악기를 연주해요 (ak gi reul yeon ju hae yo)
Common Hobby Phrases
Today, let’s learn some simple phrases you can use to ask your friends about their hobbies. Whether you’re curious about what they enjoy doing in their free time or looking for conversation starters, these phrases will come in handy. Let’s get started!
What is your hobby?
취미가 뭐예요? (chwimiga mwoyeyo)
What do you like to do?
뭐 하는 걸 좋아해요? (mwo haneun geol joahaeyo)
Do you like cooking?
요리하는 걸 좋아해요? (yorihaneun geol joahaeyo)
Can you play any musical instrument?
악기를 연주할 수 있어요? (akgireul yeonjuhal su isseoyo)
My hobby is traveling.
제 취미는 예행이에요. (je chwimineun yehaengieyo)
I like watching dramas.
드라마보기 좋아해요. (deuramabogi joahaeyo)
I like to exercise.
저는 운동을 좋아해요. (jeoneun undong eul joahaeyo)
I like taking photos for fun.
재미로 사진 찍는 걸 좋아해요. (jaemiro sajin jjingneun geol joahaeyo.)
I play the piano every day.
저는 매일 피아노를 쳐요. (jeoneun maeil pianoreul chyeoyo.)
Now that you know how to talk about your hobby in Korean, you have another thing to talk about! You can use these words when people ask what you like to do. It’s a good way to start a conversation, especially if you’re meeting new people in South Korea. You can even practice by sharing your favorite hobby in the comments below. And don’t forget to check our blog for more fun topics about learning Korean!
