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One of the first personal topics people talk about in Korean is 취미 (chwi-mi) — hobbies!

Whether you’re meeting a new friend, writing a Korean diary, or in an italki class, being able to describe your favorite activities is a must. 🗣️💫

Let’s learn how to talk about hobbies in Korean with key expressions, example sentences, and cultural tips!

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🧾 Key Vocabulary: Hobbies in Korean

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
취미	chwi-mi	hobby
영화 보기	yeonghwa bogi	watching movies
책 읽기	chaek ilgi	reading books
음악 듣기	eumak deutgi	listening to music
운동하기	undong hagi	exercising
요리하기	yori hagi	cooking
그림 그리기	geurim geurigi	drawing
사진 찍기	sajin jjikgi	taking photos
게임하기	geim hagi	playing games
여행하기	yeohaeng hagi	traveling
드라마 보기	deurama bogi	watching dramas

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🧩 Sentence Patterns to Talk About Hobbies

1. 제 취미는 [verb-noun]예요.

→ My hobby is [activity].

• 제 취미는 음악 듣기예요.

• 제 취미는 운동하기예요.

2. 저는 [activity]를 좋아해요.

→ I like [doing activity].

• 저는 영화 보는 걸 좋아해요.

• 저는 사진 찍는 걸 좋아해요.

3. [Activity] 하는 것을 좋아해요.

→ I enjoy [doing something]. (More formal)

• 요리하는 것을 좋아해요.

• 산책하는 것을 좋아해요.

💡Verb → Noun tip: use -기 ending
예: 읽다 → 읽기, 보다 → 보기, 만들다 → 만들기

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🗣️ Real Conversation Example

👤 A: 취미가 뭐예요?
🙋‍♀️ B: 제 취미는 독서예요. 요즘은 한국 소설을 읽고 있어요.
👤 A: 와, 대단해요! 저는 드라마 보는 걸 좋아해요.

(What’s your hobby?
→ My hobby is reading. Lately, I’ve been reading Korean novels.
→ Wow, that’s great! I like watching dramas.)

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🎯 Practice Ideas

1. Write 3 sentences about your own hobbies

2. Ask a language partner: “취미가 뭐예요?”

3. Keep a hobby journal in Korean once a week

4. Record a 30-second voice clip: “제 취미는…”

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👩‍🏫 Want to Talk About Your Hobbies in Korean?

Sharing hobbies is the best way to start real Korean conversations and build confidence.
Let me help you talk about your favorite things in Korean with natural pronunciation and grammar.

👉 Book a class with me on italki:
https://www.italki.com/ko/teacher/7916559

Let’s make learning Korean fun — just like your hobbies! 🎸📷📖

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