Language/Hungarian/Vocabulary/Discussing-Interests
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As a language teacher, I believe that learning a language goes beyond just memorizing vocabulary and grammar rules. It also entails immersing oneself in the culture of the country where the language is spoken. That's why I think it's important to teach my students about hobbies and interests in Hungarian. Not only does it help in practicing speaking the language, but it also gives them a glimpse into the Hungarian way of life.
In this lesson, we will learn some useful phrases for discussing hobbies and leisure activities in Hungarian. We will practice asking others about their interests and expressing our own preferences. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to hold a conversation about hobbies and interests in Hungarian.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Introducing Yourself & Modes of Transportation.
Vocabulary
Let's first take a look at some common words and phrases related to hobbies and leisure activities in Hungarian.
Common Hobbies
Here are some Hungarian words for common hobbies:
| Hungarian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| olvasás | /'ol.va.saːʃ/ | reading |
| sport | /ʃpɔrt/ | sports |
| utazás | /u.ta.zaːʃ/ | travel |
| zene | /'zɛ.nɛ/ | music |
| tánc | /taːnt͡s/ | dance |
| festészet | /'fɛ.steː.sɛt/ | painting |
| képzőművészet | /'keːp.zøː.muː.veː.sɛt/ | fine arts |
Useful Phrases
Here are some useful Hungarian phrases for discussing interests:
- Milyen hobbi van? - What hobby do you have?
- Milyen sportot űzöl? - What sport do you practice?
- Szereted utazni? - Do you like traveling?
- Kedveled a zenét? - Do you like music?
- Táncolsz? - Do you dance?
- Van kedved festeni? - Do you feel like painting?
Some possible answers to these questions could be:
- Szeretem az olvasást. - I love reading.
- Rendszeresen sportolok. - I practice sports regularly.
- Igen, szeretek utazni. - Yes, I like traveling.
- Igen, nagyon szeretem a zenét. - Yes, I really like music.
- Nem, nem táncolok. - No, I don't dance.
- Valójában igen, van kedvem festeni. - Actually, yes, I feel like painting.
Conversation Practice
Now, let's practice some conversations about hobbies and interests. Here is an example dialogue:
Péter: Szia, Judit. Milyen hobbi van? Judit: Jó napot, Péter. A festészet nagyon érdekel engem. Péter: Valóban? Én is szeretek festeni. Judit: Nagyon jó! Mik azok a témák, amikről általában festesz? Péter: Szeretek tájképeket festeni. Judit: Értem. Én inkább portrékat festek. Péter: Az nagyon érdekes. Van kedved, hogy egyszer együtt fessünk valami szépet? Judit: Igen, nagyon szívesen. Mikor lenne rá lehetőség? Péter: Jövő héten szombat délután van szabadidőm. Akkor találkozhatnánk egy festészeti kiállításban. Judit: Nagyszerű ötlet! Találkozzunk azon a napon és beszéljük meg a részleteket.
Translation:
Péter: Hi, Judit. What hobby do you have? Judit: Good day, Péter. I am very interested in painting. Péter: Really? I also like painting. Judit: That's great! What topics do you usually paint? Péter: I like to paint landscapes. Judit: I see. I prefer to paint portraits. Péter: That's very interesting. Would you like to paint something together sometime? Judit: Yes, I'd love to. When would be a good time? Péter: I have free time next Saturday afternoon. We could meet at an art exhibition. Judit: That's a great idea! Let's meet that day and discuss the details.
Conclusion
Discussing hobbies and interests is a great way to practice speaking Hungarian and learn more about Hungarian culture. In this lesson, we learned some useful phrases for discussing hobbies and leisure activities in Hungarian, and we practiced holding a conversation about this topic. I hope this lesson has been helpful and enjoyable for you. Keep practicing!
Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: Count from 1 to 10 & Fruits.
Other Lessons
- Question words
- Food and drink
- Telling Time
- Numbers and telling time
- Greetings
- Relationships
- Art and architecture
- Asking for Directions
- Days of the Week
- Hotel Restaurant
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