die Freizeit
free time
The time when you do not have to work or fulfill other obligations and can spend it as you wish.
EXAMPLE
In meiner Freizeit gehe ich gerne wandern oder lese ein Buch.
In my free time, I like to go hiking or read a book.
die Freizeit
free time
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Compound structure
'Freizeit' (free time) is a simple compound made up of the adjective 'frei' (free) and the noun 'die Zeit' (time). The meaning is literal: it is the time when you are free from obligations.
EXAMPLE
Nach einer langen Arbeitswoche freue ich mich auf meine Freizeit.
After a long workweek, I look forward to my free time.
Use in a sentence
As an uncountable noun, 'Freizeit' (free time) is almost always used in the singular. The most common construction is with the preposition 'in' and the dative, usually with a possessive pronoun: 'in meiner Freizeit' (in my free time).
EXAMPLE
Was machst du gerne in deiner Freizeit?
What do you like to do in your free time?
Typical collocations
Common verbs are 'Freizeit haben' (to have free time), 'seine Freizeit verbringen' (to spend one's free time), or 'seine Freizeit gestalten' (to organize/shape one's free time). The word is also a productive component of compounds such as 'Freizeitaktivität' (leisure activity), 'Freizeitpark' (amusement park), or 'Freizeitangebot' (leisure offering/program).
EXAMPLE
Ich verbringe meine Freizeit am liebsten mit Freunden.
I prefer to spend my free time with friends.
Compare with
Freizeit vs Feierabend
end of the workday
Freizeit is any time without work or other obligations. Feierabend specifically refers to the free time after the end of the workday. After a day at work, either word may fit; for free time on weekends or during vacation, use Freizeit.
Freizeit
Am freien Samstag verbringt Mia ihre Freizeit im Garten.
On her Saturday off, Mia spends her free time in the garden.
Feierabend
Nach der Arbeit verbringt Mia ihren Feierabend im Garten.
After work, Mia spends her evening relaxing in the garden.
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