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leisure activity
An activity that someone does in their free time for enjoyment, relaxation, or personal interest.
Wandern im Gebirge ist meine liebste Freizeitaktivität am Wochenende.
Hiking in the mountains is my favorite leisure activity on the weekend.
This word is a clear example of a German compound: it consists of 'die Freizeit' (free time/leisure time) and 'die Aktivität' (activity). So the meaning is literally an activity for free time.
Für viele Menschen ist Sport eine wichtige Freizeitaktivität.
For many people, sports are an important leisure activity.
Common verbs used with this noun are 'einer Freizeitaktivität nachgehen' (to pursue a leisure activity), 'Freizeitaktivitäten ausüben' (to engage in leisure activities), or 'anbieten' (to offer). Adjectives such as 'beliebt' (popular), 'sportlich' (athletic/sporty), or 'kreativ' (creative) are often used to describe it.
Welchen Freizeitaktivitäten gehen Sie am liebsten nach?
Which leisure activities do you most enjoy pursuing?
The word 'Freizeitaktivität' (leisure activity) is often used in a more descriptive or slightly formal context, for example in surveys, official programs, or journalistic texts.
Die Umfrage erfasst Daten zu den beliebtesten Freizeitaktivitäten der Deutschen.
The survey collects data on Germans' most popular leisure activities.
hobby
Hobby typically refers to an activity that someone does regularly and takes a personal interest in. Freizeitaktivität is the broader term and can also refer to a one-time or less established activity during free time.
Fotografieren ist heute unsere Freizeitaktivität bei dem gemeinsamen Ausflug.
Photography is our leisure activity today during the outing we are taking together.
Fotografieren ist mein Hobby, deshalb gehe ich fast jedes Wochenende mit der Kamera los.
Photography is my hobby, so I go out with my camera almost every weekend.
