🎨 Expressing Hobbies and Interests in Korean (Beginner Level)
What do you like to do in your free time? 🎧 In this lesson, you’ll learn how to talk about your hobbies and interests in Korean. Whether it’s reading, dancing, or cooking — let’s express what you love doing!
📌 Basic Hobby Vocabulary
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 취미 | chwimi | hobby |
| 음악 듣기 | eumak deutgi | listening to music |
| 책 읽기 | chaek ilkki | reading books |
| 운동 | undong | exercise |
| 요리하기 | yorihagi | cooking |
| 영화 보기 | yeonghwa bogi | watching movies |
| 사진 찍기 | sajin jjikgi | taking photos |
📝 Useful Sentences
제 취미는 독서예요.
Je chwimineun dokseo-yeyo.
My hobby is reading.
저는 음악 듣는 것을 좋아해요.
Jeoneun eumak deunneun geoseul joahaeyo.
I like listening to music.
주말에 영화를 자주 봐요.
Jumare yeonghwareul jaju bwayo.
I often watch movies on weekends.
요리를 잘해요?
Yorireul jalhaeyo?
Are you good at cooking?
아니요, 배우는 중이에요.
Aniyo, baeuneun jung-ieyo.
No, I’m still learning.
🗣 Practice Dialogue
👨 A: 취미가 뭐예요?
Chwimiga mwoyeyo?
What’s your hobby?
👩 B: 저는 사진 찍기를 좋아해요.
Jeoneun sajin jjikkireul joahaeyo.
I like taking photos.
👨 A: 요리도 해요?
Yorido haeyo?
Do you also cook?
👩 B: 네, 요리하는 것도 좋아해요.
Ne, yorihaneun geotdo joahaeyo.
Yes, I also enjoy cooking.
💡 Did You Know?
In Korea, many people join **취미 모임 (hobby groups)** like cooking classes, dance teams, or hiking clubs. These are popular especially in big cities like Seoul and Busan — a great way to meet people and practice Korean!
💬 Practice Korean with Me on italki!
Want to talk about your own hobbies in Korean? 🎤 In my italki class, we’ll use real conversations and vocabulary to help you express yourself naturally! 👉 Click here to book a class!
Talking about your hobbies is a fun way to make friends and practice Korean! Pick one expression and try using it today 😊
