Language/Russian/Vocabulary/Hobbies
As a Russian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I know that learning a new language can be challenging but also a lot of fun. In this lesson, we will be focusing on vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities in Russian. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently talk about your favorite hobbies and understand conversational topics related to leisure activities.
Hobbies in Russian
Hobbies are a great way to relax and enjoy your free time. In Russian, the word for "hobby" is "Хобби" (khobbi). Here are some common hobbies in Russian:
Russian | Pronunciation | English |
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Фотография | fotografiya | Photography |
Рыбалка | rybalka | Fishing |
Теннис | tennis | Tennis |
Пеший туризм | peshiy turizm | Hiking |
Гольф | golf | Golf |
Велоспорт | velosport | Cycling |
Плавание | plavanie | Swimming |
Садоводство | sadovodstvo | Gardening |
Готовка | gotovka | Cooking |
Коллекционирование | kollektsionirovanie | Collecting |
Some additional hobbies that are popular in Russia include winter sports, such as skiing and ice skating, and playing chess, which is considered a national pastime.
When discussing hobbies, we often use the verbs "Любить" (lyubit) meaning "to love" or "to like" and "Увлекаться" (uvlekat'sya) meaning "to be interested in" in Russian. Here are some example sentences:
- Я люблю готовить (Ya lyublyu gotovit') - I love cooking.
- Мой друг увлекается рыбалкой (Moy drug uvlekayetsya rybalkoy) - My friend is interested in fishing.
Leisure Activities in Russian
Leisure activities are things we do in our free time for fun and entertainment. In Russian, "досуг" (dosug) is the word for leisure or free time. Here are some common leisure activities you may want to participate in while in Russia:
Russian | Pronunciation | English |
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Кино | kino | Cinema/Movies |
Театр | teatr | Theater |
Музеи | muzei | Museums |
Концерты | kontserty | Concerts |
Выставки | vystavki | Exhibitions |
Бары/Клубы | bary/kluby | Bars/Clubs |
Парки | parki | Parks |
Аттракционы | attraktsiony | Attractions |
Кафе/Рестораны | kafe/restorany | Cafes/Restaurants |
When discussing leisure activities, it is common to ask and answer questions with the phrase "Что ты любишь делать в свободное время?" (Chto ty lyubish' delat' v svobodnoye vremya?) meaning "What do you like to do in your free time?" Here are some example sentences:
- Я люблю ходить в музеи (Ya lyublyu khodit' v muzei) - I like going to museums.
- Мне нравится посещать концерты (Mne nravitsya perepadnod >poseshchat' kontserty) - I enjoy attending concerts.
Conclusion
In conclusion, hobbies and leisure activities are a great way to unwind and have fun, and Russia offers a variety of activities for people with different interests. By learning the Russian vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities, you will be able to communicate more effectively with native speakers and fully immerse yourself in Russian culture. Remember that practice makes perfect, so try to incorporate these new words into your daily conversations and watch your language skills improve!
Videos
How to Talk About Your Hobbies In Russian? - YouTube
Weekly Russian Words with Katya - Hobbies - YouTube
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Sources
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