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Hobbies in German

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What do Germans do in their spare time? How have the interests of Germans changed during the lockdown? How do you support a conversation about hobbies in German? Today we will talk about hobbies and find out what they are called in German.

Normal everyday life still seems far away, and the world will probably reckon with the limitations of social life for some time yet. The situation with the epidemic has given us plenty of time to devote to new hobbies that we have been missing for so long.

For some of us, being forced to stay at home has been the perfect excuse to watch every soap opera possible. Others have used this time to discover new hobbies.

Whatever your interest, any hobby, new or old, is a lot of fun. After all, hobbies allow us to rediscover ourselves.

What hobbies are popular among Germans

Most people have a hobby of some kind – whether it’s playing video games, sports or cooking, hobbies diversify our routine and sometimes become a way of life. We’ve compiled the top 9 hobbies that Germans devote their free time to:

#1: The most popular hobby is gardening

More than 30% of the German population spend their free time gardening. This is also a health hobby, as spending time in the fresh air and exercise is very rewarding.

#2: Shopping

Whether it’s food or clothes – we all love to go shopping. Don’t have anything to wear again? You can take a walk to the nearest clothing shop!

#3: Riddles.

No, we weren’t wrong to include this hobby in the list. Many people in Germany remark that they like having something to think about.

Friday evenings are often spent having dinner with friends or family. It is more of a ritual than a hobby, but cooking together or organising family gatherings like this can become a real hobby. And let’s not forget the famous German barbecue!

#5: Gambling

Most people have already forgotten about the time before gaming consoles, but in Germany they are still popular.

#6: The gym

We’ve all had the idea of exercising more at some point. Germans haven’t given up hope.

If you have spent any time in Germany and have friends there, you know that Germans love to go for long walks, hiking and even journeys on foot.

#8: Jogging

If a sport, then jogging in the fresh air.

#9: Board games

A hobby that can easily be combined with Friday nights out with friends.

What hobbies became popular during the pandemic

Social distance and supermarket entry control, fewer tables and meals in restaurants have all led to more and more Germans ordering food and groceries online.

Car cinemas were just something of a nostalgia for years, but lately this entertainment – especially in summer – is back at the peak of popularity. Some markets, parks and sports stadiums in Germany have been adapted to car cinemas and show both classic and modern films.

Today, anyone can see the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, stroll through the Guggenheim Museum in New York, listen to a concert in the Elbe Philharmonic or attend a concert of a famous band. All of this is possible, at least virtually, and this kind of entertainment has become very popular among Germans.

Many have decided to try something completely new. Whether it was a new language, a sport or a craft skill. Others, on the other hand, used the time to rediscover an old hobby, decorate or renovate their own home or devote themselves to new projects.

Those who can’t or don’t want to meet in person have moved into the digital space. Zoom, Team, Skype or any other program: video calling has become a viable alternative. Not only are many companies moving their meetings into virtual space, but family conversations, meetings with friends, parties and even weddings often take place in the online space.

To stay in shape, many people continue to exercise vigorously at home. This can be a workout in front of the television, a virtual yoga class or a treadmill in the study, as German citizens, like many others, have had to give up going to the gym, team sports and other sporting events.

During the pandemic, the number of subscriptions to online movie and TV series watching services rose sharply. Almost three out of five citizens regularly use offers from Netflix, Sky, Amazon Prime or similar services.

With the verb spielen

With the verb gehen

Sports activities

Phrases for talking about hobbies in German

An example of talking about a hobby in german.

Hallo, mein Name ist Peter. Ich bin 22 Jahre alt. Von Montag bis Freitag habe ich fast keine freie Zeit, weil ich viel arbeite. Nur am Abend habe ich ein paar Stunden frei und dann gehe ich zum Yogaunterricht. Ich mache schon seit 3 Jahren Yoga. Wenn ich nach Hause komme, bin ich schon sehr müde. Ich koche mir etwas Leckeres, schaue fern und unterhalte mich mit meinen Freunden. Wir besprechen unsere Pläne für das Wochenende. Wir verbringen es immer zusammen, z.B. gehen wir spazieren, ins Museum oder ins Kino, oder wir bleiben zu Hause und spielen Brettspiele. Das ist immer ein großer Spaß. Obwohl wir alle sehr beschäftigt sind, finden wir immer Zeit für unsere Hobbys. Ich bin überzeugt, dass jeder ein Hobby haben muss, um sein Leben interessanter zu gestalten.

Translation:

Hello, my name is Peter. I am 22 years old. From Monday to Friday I have almost no free time because I work a lot. I only get a couple of free hours in the evening and then I go to yoga classes. I have been doing yoga for 3 years. When I get home, I am already very tired. I cook something delicious for myself, watch TV and chat with my friends. We discuss our plans for the weekend. We always spend it together, e.g. go for a walk, to the museum or to the cinema, or stay at home and play board games. It’s always a lot of fun. Although we are all very busy, we always find time for our hobbies. I am convinced that everyone must have a hobby to make their life more interesting.

Quotes about hobbies in German with translation

• Wenn man Spaß an einer Sache hat, dann nimmt man sie auch ernst (If you get pleasure from an activity/work/object, you also take it seriously).
• Angeln: die unverdächtigste Art des Nichtstuns (Fishing is a hidden kind of idleness).
• Wer man ein Hobby hat, macht aus Freizeit auch Freuzeit (Whoever has a hobby makes time of joy out of free time).
• Ein Mensch ohne Liebhaberei ist wie ein Dampfkessel ohne Ventil (A man without a hobby is like a steam boiler without a valve).
• Ein Mensch muss sein Hobby schon sehr schätzen, wenn er es ohne Hoffnung auf Ruhm und Geld ausübt, ja sogar ohne jede Chance, es gut zu machen (A man should greatly appreciate his hobby if he does it without hope of fame and money, and also without any chance of doing it well).

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Talking About Hobbies in German Posted by Larissa on Oct 19, 2015 in Language

Servus, I got my inspiration for this post over on the Greek blog (which you can find here if you’re also interested in learning Greek). Hobbies are an important part of everyday life and are a great way to start up a conversation, whether it’s horse riding, painting, reading, or just going to the cinema!

Magst du auch lesen? Do you also like reading? Photo by Kate Ter Haar on Flickr under CC BY 2.0

The German language has taken the English word “hobby”, making it one less German word for you to remember. If you wanted to ask “what are your hobbies?” in German it would be “Was sind deine Hobbys?” . However you could also say “Was sind deine Interessen?” – “What are your interests?”.

Here are a few hobbies I translated into German, if you have one that isn’t up here than leave me a comment and I can translate it for you!

Horse riding                                                        reiten

Reading                                                                lesen

Painting                                                                malen

Dancing                                                                 tanzen

Going to the cinema                                       ins Kino gehen

Swimming                                                           schwimmen

Writing                                                                 schreiben

Meeting up with friends                                    mit Freunden treffen

Travelling                                                             reisen

Fishing                                                                  angeln

Doing sport                                                         Sport machen

If you want to ask someone what their favourite hobby is (maybe they’ve listed you a hundred hobbies already and you want to narrow it down) then ask “was ist dein Lieblingshobby?”/”was ist deine Lieblingsinteresse?” . The word  lieblings  means “favourite” so you can use this for other questions too, such as Lieblingsessen (favourite food), Lieblingsfach (favourite subject), Lieblingsbuch (favourite book) and so on.

When someone asks you what your hobbies are, you can reply by saying “Meine Hobbys sind…” (My hobbies are…) or if you just have one hobby then say “Mein Hobby ist…” (My hobby is…). In reply to your favourite hobby you can say “Mein Lieblingshobby ist…” (My favourite hobby is…), or if you’re indecisive and can’t pick one favourite hobby you can reply “Ich liebe alle meine Hobbys, ich kann mich nicht entscheiden!” (I love all of my hobbies, I can’t decide!).

Conversation. Photo by Daniel on Flickr under CC BY-ND 2.0

Now that you know what to say here is an example of how the conversation could go:

Person 1: Was sin d d eine Hobbys? / Was sin d deine Interessen?

(Note that the question has „sind” instead of “ist” in it which means it is plural)

Person 2: Meine Hobbys sind Schwimmen und ins Kino gehen.

Person 1: Ich mag auch Schwimmen! Was ist dein Lieblingshobby?

Person 2: Mein Lieblingshobby ist Schwimmen, ich schwimme drei mal pro Woche.

I haven’t written the translation so see if you can understand what they’re saying to each other!

Thanks for reading 🙂

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About the Author: Larissa

Hello I'm Larissa. I live in Germany and I am half German and half English. I love sharing my passion for Germany with you through my posts! Apart from writing posts I teach fitness classes in Munich.

Nice article. Yes “hobby” has become the new german word for this, but there is actually an old german word for – “Steckenpferd”. (in english hobby-horse 🙂 Thanks.

@Alcazar Hi Alcazar, I haven’t heard of “Steckenpferd” before so thank you for the info! 🙂 Larissa

Constantinus:

Instead of “Sport machen”, it should be “Sport treiben”.

@Constantinus Hi Constantinus, You’re right you can also say “Sport treiben” but both are correct 🙂 It’s completely normal to say “Ich mache sport” as well! Thanks for the comment, Larissa

@Constantinus Yes, I heard from a young adult German person recently that Sport ‘treiben’ is a little outdated and most say Sport ‘machen’ now 🙂

Maier Alina:

Yes “hobby” germani

Lisa Gorrell:

I have several hobbies:

birdwatching = vogelbeobachten genealogy = Geneologie

and model railroading. How do the Germans call modeling trains?

@Lisa Gorrell Hi Lisa, Thanks for sharing your hobbies! A model railroad is “Eisenbahnmodel” in German. You could say “Ich habe eine Modelleisenbahn” – “I have a model railroad”. Hope this helps 🙂 Larissa

Look at ur hairline

would the gehen change acording to who you were adressing, for example du?

@cupcake Hello!

Yes it would: “du gehst” “Ich gehe” “wir gehen”

Thanks for commenting, I hope that helps 🙂 Larissa

SSABAGEREKA SAMUEL:

Hallo ich einen Deutsch Lehrer aus Uganda , ,lightning. Danke schön ich magge deine unterrichten…..

super. das ist toll

Nice… I had to refer to your website to understant how to express my hobbies to a potential employer in Germany. It was helpful. Thanks! Avinash. Singapore.

Express your hobbies and interests in German

Hobbies and interests in german.

Welcome, everyone! Today, we’re going to delve into the wonderful world of hobbies and interests in German. Hobbies are an integral part of our lives, offering us moments of joy, relaxation, and personal growth. So, let’s embark on this linguistic journey and discover how to express our favorite pastimes in German.

Phrases about hobbies and interests in German:

• Mein Hobby ist Malen. (My hobby is painting.)
• Ich spiele gerne Gitarre. (I enjoy playing the guitar.)
• Lesen ist meine Leidenschaft. (Reading is my passion.)
• Ich liebe es, zu kochen. (I love cooking.)
• Ich sammle Briefmarken. (I collect stamps.)
• Wandern in den Bergen entspannt mich. (Hiking in the mountains relaxes me.)
• Fotografie ist mein Hobby. (Photography is my hobby.)
• Ich verbringe gerne Zeit im Garten. (I enjoy spending time in the garden.)
• Mein Hobby ist Tanzen. (My hobby is dancing.)
• Ich spiele gerne Fußball. (I enjoy playing soccer.)
• Stricken ist meine Freizeitbeschäftigung. (Knitting is my pastime.)
• Ich interessiere mich für Astronomie. (I’m interested in astronomy.)
• Mein Hobby ist das Schreiben von Gedichten. (My hobby is writing poems.)
• Ich male gerne Landschaften. (I like painting landscapes.)
• Basteln ist meine Leidenschaft. (Crafting is my passion.)
• Ich liebe es, neue Rezepte auszuprobieren. (I love trying out new recipes.)
• Mein Hobby ist das Klavierspielen. (My hobby is playing the piano.)
• Ich gehe gerne angeln. (I enjoy fishing.)
• Ich betreibe gerne Sport. (I enjoy doing sports.)
• Yoga hilft mir, mich zu entspannen. (Yoga helps me relax.)

In conclusion, expressing our hobbies and interests in German not only broadens our linguistic skills but also allows us to connect with others who share similar passions. Whether it’s painting, playing music, or exploring the great outdoors, hobbies enrich our lives and offer us moments of joy and fulfillment. Have fun with your hobby!

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Hobbies in German [How to Talk About Your Interests]

In order to talk about your hobbies in German, you not only need to learn what the German word for your hobby or interest is, but also how to correctly use it in a sentence. After reading this post you will know:

• Verbs used to describe hobbies in German
• German translations for common hobbies
• How to create sentences to describe your hobbies

Why Learn About Hobbies in German?

People love talking about their hobbies and interests. Talking about your hobbies in German is a great ice-breaker when meeting new people.

Perhaps you’ve started talking to a new language partner on Tandem . One of my first questions is hast du Hobbys? (do you have any hobbies?)

Talking about hobbies in German can give you a great idea of what someone is like, and if you have similar interests that’s fantastic because you’ll have plenty to talk about. If not, you’ll learn about something new.

German Verbs for Hobbies

Just like in English, for certain hobbies we need to use a verb to describe the action. For example, in English we don’t say ‘I football’, we say ‘I play football’. And it’s the same in German.

Let’s take a look at some common verbs used with hobbies:

These verbs are all similar to their English counterparts, apart from treiben (to drive or push). This is a tricky verb for English speakers, because it translates roughly as ‘to do’ and is used for the noun Sport .

Think of it this way, if you ‘do’ sport, you normally need to push yourself and there is some physical effort involved. However you can also use machen (to do) but you will see treiben used a lot as well.

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Hobbies in German & Their Verbs

You’ve seen how we need to use certain verbs to describe hobbies. You can’t simply ‘basketball’ you ‘play basketball’. This is because Basketball, Fußball, Tennis etc. are nouns.

However some hobbies are verbs themselves. For example you can say ich schwimme (I swim) and because schwimmen is a verb, it doesn’t need an additional verb to describe it.

The only exception in the list below is spazieren gehen (to go for a walk) where both spazieren (to walk / stroll) and gehen (to go) are verbs.

Top Tip : It’s quite easy to tell nouns and verbs apart in German: nouns are always C apitalised & verbs are not c apitalised, usually end -en and have to be conjugated depending on the subject.

So you know that some hobbies need to use verbs to describe them. But which hobbies pair with which verbs? Mostly these are similar to their English counterparts.

To make things clearer, you’ll see the nouns in purple and the verbs in orange :

If you’re not into playing sports yourself, but would rather watch them live or on TV, you can change the verb to gucken or schauen (to look / watch) so we have Basketball gucken (to watch basketball) instead of Basketball spielen (to play basketball).

German Phrases to Talk About Hobbies in Sentences

So now we have all the nouns and verbs we need to talk about our hobbies and interests. But how to we actually build a sentence?

Well first of all there are some standard questions you can learn to ask others about their hobbies:

Asking About Hobbies

Of course with the last question you can swap out Fußball for any other hobby noun.

These examples are all in the informal du form, because it’s likely you’ll been using this form if you’re chatting to someone about their interests. But you can always change this to the formal Sie form: Haben Sie Hobbys? etc.

Talking About Your Hobbies & Interests

Whenever you want to talk about a hobby that uses a verb (remember verbs are shown in orange in the table above) we need to remember to conjugate it depending on the subject:

To talk about enjoying a hobby in German, I need to introduce you to a useful little word , gern(e) (gladly). You can say both gern or gerne as they both mean the same thing and you can just say whichever sounds better to you.

If you want to add further information, you can add it after gerne :

If you are talking about a noun hobby (Eishockey) that requires a verb (spielen) , you don’t have to use gerne, but you can if you want to say that you ‘like’ doing it. Let’s take a look:

If we are using a noun hobby that requires a verb , we need to follow a certain word order. Let’s break it down with Rad fahren (to cycle / ride a bike):

We can see that the subject always takes position 1, the verb always takes position 2 and the noun goes to the end. Any other information goes after the verb, into position 3.

When we use gerne , that always goes after the verb so we have:

Subject + Verb + ‘Gerne’ + Other info + Noun

So now you know how to say common hobbies in German, and how to correctly use them in sentences. Leave a comment below and tell me what your hobbies are in German.

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How would you say you like painting watercolors or I like drawing and painting.

Hallo Barb, to say you like painting with watercolours, we need to use the verb ‘malen’ (to paint) and the verb ‘das Aquarell’ (the watercolour). So we end up with ‘ich male gern Aquarell’ (I like to paint watercolour).

The verb for ‘to draw’ is ‘zeichnen’ so you can say ‘ich zeichne gern’ (I like drawing) or ‘ich male und zeichne gern’ (I like painting and drawing).

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Because knowing how to talk about your hobby in two languages makes it even more interesting and you may even learn something new along the way.

Keep reading to learn more about the activities Germans do in their free time and how to talk about your own favorite things to do.

Common German Verbs and Phrases to Talk About Hobbies

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Here’s a very important word you’ll want to know for this post:

das Hobby — hobby

If you want the plural form, well that’s pretty easy:

die Hobbies — hobbies

To help you jump-start your vocabulary, let’s take a look at a few of key German hobby words.

Here are some popular hobbies and how you’d say them in German:

Obviously, the verbs you use to talk about your hobby are going to be specific to what you like to do. We recommend looking up the infinitive of your hobby in an online dictionary .

Some other verbs you might want to use together with a noun include:

Poets might tell you:

Ich schreibe die Zweizeiler. — I write couplets.

Or what if your sister competes in an event where she’ll dance? You’d say:

Meine Schwester konkurriert im Tanzturnieren. — My sister competes in dance tournaments.

These are just a few ways to talk about the hobbies you love to do.

Beyond describing what we actually like to do with action words, we can also talk about our hobbies in a more general way.

Here are a few German phrases you might consider memorizing to describe how you feel about your hobby:

Ich ___ gerne. — I like to [verb conjugated in simple present].

Ich mag ___. — I like [infinitive verb].

Ich ___ ___ gut. — I [verb conjugated in simple present] [noun] well.

Ich kann gut ___. — I’m good at [noun] [infinitive verb].

Here are some examples of the formulas above:

Ich tanze gerne. — I like to dance.

Ich mag kochen. — I like cooking. 

Ich spiele Baseball gut. — I play baseball well.

Ich kann gut Deutsch sprechen. — I speak German well.

Now, you may be wondering about the difference between saying, for example, “I like painting pictures” and “I like to paint pictures.” In German, it’s really about what you’re trying to express.

For example, you’d say:

Ich mag  Bilder malen. —  I like painting pictures.

Ich male gerne Bilder. — I like to paint pictures.

Both sentences express that you like to paint pictures. However, subtle differences exist between the two: The first expresses that you like the act of painting pictures, while the second implies that you like painting pictures, rather than something else.

You could just as easily say:

Ich male gerne Landschaften. — I like to paint landscapes.

Like any language, it’s all about what you’re trying to express. You can get a better sense of how to speak more naturally by listening to German speakers talk to each other.

Though the German people cannot be stereotyped into specific pastimes or hobbies, there are quite a few popular activities that they share with the rest of the world.

Germans love to cook . They bake breads and, of course, cook up some sausage for their guests, family members and friends. Good food is something almost anyone can enjoy.

And to go with good food, Germans love their alcohol, specifically beer! Though, to be fair, for many, drinking is more of a lifestyle than a pastime.

Societal restrictions on drinking alcohol are much looser than you’d find in the States, so many times it’s more casual than anything else.

Like most of us, Germans love their TV shows and movies .

Most Americans are exposed to few foreign films but in Germany, they’re just as prevalent as domestic films . This gives the German audience a wider cultural view than you might find among American films.

But, of course, both cultures—and likely many others—enjoy the thrills of dramatic TV shows. Germans love the TV show Tatort , meaning “crime scene.” There’s nothing as satistfyingly suspenseful as figuring out a murder mystery.

Germans also love to explore the world around them . Whether it’s weekend trips or excursions to countries close by and far away, Germans are explorers and adventurers.

Perhaps it’s related to the proximity of many other cultures or just simply a case of wanderlust (did you know that this is derived from a German word?), but the itch to see new places and experience new things engulfs the German people.

But one of the biggest hobbies consuming die Deutschen (the Germans) is soccer, and by that we mean Fußball.

The Bundesliga Fantasy Manager is a soccer program similar to that of U.S. Fantasy Football leagues. If you ever want to dabble in the world of German soccer, this a great place to start.

The word Bundesliga  translates to “federal league” in German. Mention it to probably any German you meet and they’ll know exactly what you’re talking about.

In fact, there’s an entire culture built around teams, games, coaches, players, etc. The culture is similar to that of American football and there are entire songs and chants surrounding German football.

If you’re interested in German soccer or the Bundesliga, check out these German sports terms or these German soccer terms to memorize and add to your vocabulary. Not only will you be participating in a large cultural German movement, but you’ll also be improving your language skills at the same time.

• Hobbies are a way for us to connect with the world and people around us. We can express ourselves and our interests in a common subject or field. Whether you join others in hiking famous mountains, visiting historic landmarks or even conquering the levels of a video game, hobbies allow you to connect with your peers, both in person and online.
• Speaking about your hobby in German also helps you increase your vocabulary. In fact, you might find that it’s easier to memorize vocabulary surrounding your hobby because well, it’s your hobby! You’ll learn new verbs, nouns and adjectives to describe what you’re doing and how you’re doing it.
• Finally, talking about your hobbies in German can be a great way to learn about—and even experiment with—other hobbies. As you improve your German fluency, you’ll delve further into the German way of life , hobbies, traditions and cultural aspects of Germany . After all, languages are never too far removed from the people who speak them!

At its core, practicing your German to talk about hobbies is really about pinpointing vocabulary terms for your particular hobby of choice. Here are some ways you can practice:

• We recommend this flashcard set from Quizlet for words you’ll likely use to talk about your hobby. 
• If you like to play sports, you’d definitely find these flashcards from Quizlet to be useful .
• If you’ve already compiled a list of vocabulary words, you can use this free wordsearch creator . Sprinkle in a few words you’re struggling with that may not be hobby-related for extra practice. Just remember that you’ll have to use an “e” instead of an umlaut.

Hobbies bring people together. Now you can speak about your hobbies in German—and maybe you can discover some new German-speaking friends who share the same interests as you!

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This sheet gives students suggestions about how to include ambitious sentences in a GCSE essay about hobbies. In preparation for the essay, students translate 9 sentences (page 1) that would fit the essay bullet points. They use the grammar notes (page 2) to help them. Answers are on page 3. Once complete students should write their own essay. This task has produced some excellent essays for me in the past, and has helped those who frequently complain that they ‘don’t know what to write’.

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Tired of “meh” conversations that fizzle out before they even get deeper? Let’s face it, small talk can be a drag. But what if we told you that mastering the right words for die Hobb y s or hobbies in German could help you unlock more engaging conversations? From basic words to sentence patterns, we’ll give you the low down on everything you need to know to express yourself better. Let’s start!

What sets your soul on fire? That thing you do in your free time that fills you with immense passion and purpose? You see, we all have our own unique ways of unwinding after a long day or weekend – whether it’s perfecting our downward dog, scoring goals on the football field, or whipping up a culinary masterpiece. But imagine being able to share that enthusiasm with others, especially in a foreign language? If you’re lucky, you might just win a friend or even have a new buddy to bond with! I know this because this is precisely what I experienced when I visited North Rhine-Westphalia!

I’ve always been a history buff at heart, and nothing gets my adrenaline pumping quite like a good flick set in the past – like the epic Netflix series, Barbarians. So when my friends planned to travel to Germany, I knew I couldn’t miss the chance to explore the hallowed grounds of Teutoburg Forest . Sure, it might not be on every tourist’s radar, but being able to step into the very same location where the legendary ambush happened is such an exciting experience for geeks like me.

When other foreigners asked me, I shared with them everything I know about the place. Boy, I was in my element! But as the day turned into night and dinner was served, I suddenly found myself in a predicament. As I sat there with my tour group, surrounded mostly by locals, one of the ladies turned to me and asked the dreaded question, “ Was sind deine Hobbys? ” My mind went blank, and before I knew it, another person chimed in with, “ Was sind deine Interessen? ” I was caught off guard and had no idea how to respond! So like any non-native speaker, I blurted out the only German word I knew: “ Ja .”

Friends, I don’t want you to find yourself in that embarrassing situation ever! That’s why I’m here to save you from that cringe-worthy fate with this comprehensive guide to all the German vocabulary and basic sentences you need to know. Trust me, I wish I had a resource like this back in 2018 so I wouldn’t be cringing today. Anyway, let’s begin!

How To Ask About Hobbies In German

The easiest way to ask about someone’s hobbies in German is to say, “ Was sind deine Hobbys?” Since we are inquiring, we need to use the question word “ was “, which translates to “what” in English. We also utilized a “to be” verb in the form of “ sind ,” which is the third-person plural form of the verb “sein.” Basically, “sind” is the translation for “are” in English. We also use the possessive form “ deine ” to refer to “your” hobbies, which come from the German word “du.” And, of course, we can’t forget about the word “ Hobbys ,” which is the straightforward translation of “hobbies” in English.

Other Ways To Ask About Hobbies In German

Learning German doesn’t have to be a drag – in fact, it can be downright fun! And when it comes to asking about someone’s hobbies, why settle for just “good enough?” Let’s step up our game and learn some additional ways to express ourselves and connect with others on a deeper level. In the previous section, we covered the basics of asking, “Was sind deine Hobbys?” – but now, let’s explore some other common phrases and expressions to add to our arsenal.

• What do you like doing best? = Was machst du am liebsten?
• Do you have any hobbies? = Welche Hobbys hast du?
• What is your favorite leisure activity? = Was ist deine Lieblingsfreizeitaktivität?
• What do you like to do? = Was machst du gern?
• What do you like doing in your free time? = Was machst du gern in deiner Freizeit?
• How do you like to spend your free time? = Wie verbringst du gern deine Freizeit?
• What sports do you play? = Welche Sportarten treibst du?
• Do you play + sport ? = Spielst du + Sport ?

Did you see how easy those questions were? I know they might seem like a mouthful at first, but trust me – they’re incredibly handy, especially when you find yourself conversing with native German speakers.

How To Say Your Hobbies In German

While learning the right questions to ask can take you far, learning how to formulate your responses to the same question can also help you out! The easiest way to express your hobbies in the German language is by using this sentence formula: Mein Hobby ist + German word for the hobby . The word “Mein” means “my” in English, while “Hobby” is a loanword from English that means the same thing in German. Finally, “ist” is the third person present tense of the verb “sein.” So, when you put it all together, “Mein Hobby ist” means “My hobby is” in English.

• My hobby is skiing = Mein Hobby ist Ski fahren .
• My hobby is cooking = Mein Hobby ist Kochen .
• My hobby is painting = Mein Hobby ist Malen .
• My hobby is watching movies = Mein Hobby ist Filme schauen .

Can’t pick which thing you want to do during your spare time? You can also answer by saying, “ Meine Hobbys sind + German word for the hobby. ” In this instance, we are using the plural version of the word “hobby,” which is “Hobbys” in German.

• My hobbies are skiing, cooking, and painting = Meine Hobbys sind Skifahren , Kochen und Malen .
• My hobbies are playing soccer and horse riding = Meine Hobbys sind Fußball spielen und Reiten .
• My hobbies are traveling, taking pictures, and playing games = Meine Hobbys sind reisen , fotografieren und spielen .
• My hobbies are swimming and going to the cinema = Meine Hobbys sind Schwimmen und ins Kino gehen .

Here’s the tricky part about this point: Some hobbies require verbs. Whenever you want to talk about a hobby that uses a verb, always conjugate the word depending on the subject. Some of the verbs you can use are spielen (to play), gehen (to go), and machen (to do). To use it, simply start with Ich + Verb + gern(e) + German word for the hobby.

• I like playing ice hockey = Ich spiele gern Eishockey .
• I like playing football and basketball = Ich spiele gerne Fußball und Basketball .
• I like going to the mall = Ich gehe gerne ins Einkaufszentrum .
• I like going to the park = Ich gehe gerne in den Park .

Words For Hobbies In German

Ready to use the sentence formulas we shared above? If that’s the case, then learning about the common hobbies in the German language is important. To help you get started, we rounded up the best words in the tables below.

Outdoor Hobbies

Get ready to explore the great outdoors with these thrilling hobbies! From scaling mountains to kayaking rapids, these outdoor activities will get your heart pumping and your spirit soaring.

Sports Hobbies

Are you ready to kick your fitness routine up a notch? These sports hobbies will have you sweating, strategizing, and having a blast! From classic games like basketball and soccer to unique sports like racquetball and cricket, there’s something for anyone to enjoy.

Travel Hobbies

Ready to embark on an adventure? These travel hobbies will have you packing your bags and exploring the world! From cruising the high seas to backpacking through foreign lands, these activities will help you create unforgettable memories and broaden your horizons.

Crafts Hobbies

Are you a DIY master? These crafts hobbies will have you channeling your creativity and producing stunning works of art.

Cooking Hobbies

Ready to whip up some culinary delights? These cooking hobbies will have you mastering the kitchen and impressing your taste buds! From baking decadent treats to experimenting with exotic flavors, these hobbies will bring a whole new level of flavor and fun to your life.

Collecting Hobbies

Ready to become a collector extraordinaire? These collecting hobbies will have you amassing a unique and fascinating collection of treasures!

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German writing tips: introduce yourself

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Learn how to write a short introduction about yourself in German. This can also be used for your Level A1 test preparation.

LISTEN to the text here (click me)

Useful Vocabulary:

Verbs (all highlighted in the text above)

• ich bin – I am

-> You can use  “Ich bin” and  add your name, your age and your job! E.G. “Ich bin Martina. Ich bin 22 Jahre alt. Ich bin Journalistin.

To say your name, you can also use the verb “heißen”: Ich heiße Martina.

• ich studiere – I study
• meine Hobbies sind – my Hobbies are

-> if you have only one hobby: “Mein Hobby ist ..”

some other hobbies: lesen, singen, tanzen, reisen, fotografieren, Musik hören, wandern, joggen,…

• ich wohne in – I live in
• in the German language, nouns, names and places are written with a capital letter*. Examples from the text: Leute, Andreas , Jahre, Berlin, Anglistik, Hobbys (plural), Sport, Sprachen.
• “ich” is only written with a capital at the beginning of a sentence, so this is not like in English. But we do use capitals for the formal pronouns “Sie”, “Ihre”, etc. For more information, please also refer to the link below.

*of course that’s not all, for more information about when to use the capital letter in German, please look here .

• the German Plural of Hobby  is “Hobbys” with a “y”
• more information about numbers and their pronunciation: see here

Now, for your own German writing practise, why not write your own introduction ! If you want a feedback, leave your introduction in the comments!

Happy studying!

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Hallo, Mein Name ist Robert Longwe. Ich bin Zwei und dreißig Jahre alt und ich wohne in Hallenberg jetzt. Mein Beruf ist Klempner. Ich habe vor fünf Jahren geheiratet und Ich habe ein Kind. Meine Hobbys sind; Singen, Boxen, Musik hören Und Sport machen. Ich spreche; Englisch, Afrikans und ein bisschen Deutsch

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How to introduce yourself in German (easy PDF script)

When you start learning German, one of the very first things you will probably learn is how to introduce yourself in German. There are several reasons why this topic is important. First, every time you meet new people in a German-speaking country, you are going to introduce yourself in German. You will repeat the same phrases in German so many times, that it makes sense to learn them by heart at the very beginning of your language-learning journey. Second, the self-introduction phrases are relatively easy to learn even if you are a total beginner. Being able to talk about yourself in a new language so quickly gives you an immediate boost in confidence and motivates you to learn more. So don’t hesitate and learn how to introduce yourself in German.

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My tip for you: Download and print “How to introduce yourself in German PDF” , fill it with the information about yourself and learn it by heart as a script.

If you don’t know how to say some words like your country, profession, or hobby in German, use any available  online dictionary to translate.

Practice your introduction with someone who speaks German and tell them to ask you questions as well. If you don’t know anyone who speaks German, try looking for a language exchange partner or tutor online, for example, on Italki . I taught German on Italki for almost 2 years and used it as a student to learn Hindi and English.  You can find not only professional German teachers but also community tutors on Italki . Community tutors are native speakers without formal teacher education. Community speakers usually charge less than professional teachers and they are perfect for practicing informal conversation.

How to introduce yourself in German PDF

1. how to say “my name is ….” in german..

Ich heiße _______ . – My name is (name)  ( li terally means ‘I am called….’) .

Ich bin _______ . – I am (name).

Mein Name ist _______ . – My name is (name, surname) .

Ich heiße Maria. – My name is Maria.

Ich bin David. – I am David.

Mein Name ist Lucy Stein. – My name is Lucy Stein.

First two options are less formal. “Mein Name ist …” is more often used when you say your full name.

2. Country and nationality in German.

Ich komme aus  _______ . – I am from (country).

Ich komme aus Deutschland. – I am from Germany.

Ich komme aus Indien. – I am from India.

Ich komme aus den USA. – I am from the USA.

Ich komme aus der Ukraine. – I am from Ukraine.

Most of countries in German language are used without articles, but there are some exceptions like die USA, die Ukraine, die Türkei  etc. The preposition aus = from always takes the dative case, so if the country has an article, you have to change the article to dative case. I know it can be confusing for the beginners, so you can also just use Google your country name. Easy German has a great video about countries with articles .

If you want to mention your nationality, you can also say:

Ich bin  _______ . – I am (nationality).

Ich bin Mexikaner/Mexikanerin. – I am Mexican.

Ich bin Amerikaner/Amerikanerin. – I am American.

For most nationalities, the ending -in is added for the female form.

3.  Place of residence

Ich wohne in _______ . – I live in (city/country).

Ich wohne in Berlin. – I live in Berlin.

Ich wohne in Australien. – I live in Australia.

Ich wohne in der Schweiz. – I live in Switzerland.

Here the preposition in also takes Dative case, so you have to conjugate the article in dative if the country is used with the article.

4. Age, birthday

Ich bin _______ Jahre alt. – I am (age) years old.

Ich bin _______. – I am (age).

Mein Geburtstag ist im _______ . – My birthday is in (month).

Ich bin 26 (sechsundzwanzig) Jahre alt. – I’m 26 years old.

Ich bin 55 (fünfundfünfzig). – I am 55.

Mein Geburtstag ist im August. – My birthday is in August.

Months in German are very similar to English, read more here .

5. Occupation, job

Ich bin _______ von Beruf. – literally means I’m ____ by profession.

Ich bin _______ . – I’m (profession).

Ich bin Student/Studentin. – I am a student.

Ich bin Rentner/Rentnerin. – I am retired.

Ich bin Lehrer/Lehrerin von Beruf. – I’m a teacher.

Ich bin Programmierer/Programmiererin. – I’m a programmer.

Ich bin Arzt/Ärztin. – I’m a doctor.

Same as with nationalities, the words for professions in German are different for women and men. The ending     -in indicates that the person is female.

6. Languages

Meine Muttersprache ist _______. – My mother tongue is (language).

Ich spreche  _______. – I speak (language).

Ich lerne _______. – I am learning (language).

Meine Muttersprache ist Spanisch. – My mother tongue is Spanish.

Ich spreche Englisch, Französisch und Arabisch. – I speak English, French and Arabic.

Ich lerne Chinesisch und Deutsch. – I am learning Chinese and German.

7. Talking about family in German

Ich bin _______. – I’m (marital status).

Ich bin ledig/verheiratet. – I’m single/married.

Ich habe _______. – I have (children/siblings)

Ich habe ein Kind/zwei Kinder. – I have a child/two children.

Ich habe keine Kinder. – I don’t have children.

Ich habe 3(drei) Geschwister. – I have 3 siblings.

Ich habe keine Geschwister. – I don’t have siblings.

Ich habe einen Bruder/zwei Brüder. – I have a brother/two brothers.

Ich habe eine Schwester/zwei Schwestern. – I have a sister/two sisters.

Ich bin ledig und habe keine Kinder. – I’m single and dont have children.

Ich bin verheiratet und habe 3 Kinder. – I’m married and have 3 children.

Ich habe einen Bruder und zwei Schwester. – I have a brother and 2 sisters.

Ich habe 3 Schwestern. – I have 3 sisters.

More family vocabulary and phrases to talk about family in German

8. Hobbies in German

Mein Hobby ist _______. – My hobby is (hobby).

Meine Hobbys sind _______. – My hobbies are (hobbies).

Mein Hobby ist Musik. – My hobby is music.

Meine Hobbys sind singen und tanzen. – My hobbies are singing and dancing.

Mein Hobby ist Einkaufen. – My hobby is shopping.

9. How to say “I like…/I don’t like…” in German.

To say “I like doing something”

Ich _______ gerne. – I like (doing some activity).

Ich _______ nicht gerne. – I don’t like (doing some activity).

Ich reise gerne. – I like travelling.

Ich koche nicht gerne. – I don’t like cooking.

Ich lese gerne Bücher. – I like reading books.

Ich esse gerne Gemüse. – I like to eat vegetables.

To say “I like something”

Ich mag _______. – I like (something).

Ich mag _______ nicht. – I don’t like (something).

Ich mag Sushi. – I like sushi.

Ich mag Pizza nicht. – I don’t like pizza.

Ich mag Kaffee, aber ich mag Tee nicht. – I like coffee but I don’t like tea.

To talk about your favorite things

Mein Lieblings… ist _______. – My favourite (food/movie/sport) is (name).

Mein Lieblingsessen ist Pizza. – My favorite food is Pizza.

Mein Lieblingssport ist Fußball. – My favorite sport is football.

You can add Lieblings- (favorite) to any word to talk about your favorite things: Lieblingsschauspieler(favorite actor), Lieblingsbuch(favorite book), Lieblingsfilm(favorite movie), Lieblingsgetränk(favorite drink).

Now introduce yourself in German in the comments below!

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Ich mag diesen Blog. Vielen Dank an den Entwickler

It’s very nice and it is easy to understand but can add some poin like after introduction how to end of introduction phase

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Hobbies in German Free Vocabulary List

Common hobbies in german.

Let's start with the words for the most popular hobbies first. Many people would mention travelling, cooking or listening to music when asked about their hobbies.

Here is a list of German words for different hobbies:

Let's have a look at the area of sports next: Many Germans enjoy doing sports as a past time activity. Popular sports here in Germany include football, handball, tennis, swimming, and cycling.

In case you're interested in seeing a few more words for all different kinds of sports, check out our full article on German sports vocabulary .

Not included in the above list are fitness activities, such as running (laufen), hiking (wandern), and gym workouts (im Fitnessstudio trainieren), which are also very popular hobbies in Germany.

Arts & Crafts

If you are collecting something as a hobby, there are only a few words you will need to remember, most importantly die Sammlung :

A lot of people love playing games as a hobby. Whether it's billard, ping pong or darts. Here are some common words for popular games:

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German Essays on My Family: Meine Familie

Learning or Practising German Language? or your tutor asked you to write about your family, or you can say you need to write an essay on My family (Meine Familie) but you have no idea how to do that and where to start?

Well, In this blog post, I have shared some Easy Essays on My Family (Meine Familie) . All the best and keep learning.

Before Start, First we need to discuss some vocabulary related to Family.

The following list includes most of the members of your family tree. Get familiar with these words so you can recognize them:

Read Also: Easy German Essays for Beginners: 8 Examples to Practice Your Language Skills

• der Bruder (dêr brooh -der) ( brother )
• der Cousin (dêr kooh -zen) ( male cousin )
• die Cousine (dee kooh- zeen -e) ( female cousin )
• die Eltern (dee êl -tern) ( parents )
• die Frau (dee frou) ( woman/wife )
• die Geschwister (dee ge- shvis -ter) ( siblings )
• die Großeltern (dee grohs -êl-tern) ( grandparents )
• die Großmutter (dee grohs -moot-er) ( grandmother )
• der Großvater (dêr grohs -fah-ter) ( grandfather )
• der Junge (dêr yoong -e) ( boy )
• die Kinder (dee kin -der) ( children, kids )
• das Mädchen (dâs maid -Hên) ( girl )
• der Mann (dêr mân) ( man/husband )
• die Mutter (dee moot -er) ( mother )
• der Onkel (dêr on -kel) ( uncle )
• die Schwester (dee shvês -ter) ( sister )
• der Sohn (dêr zohn) ( son )
• die Tante (dee tân -te) ( aunt )
• die Tochter (dee toH -ter) ( daughter )
• der Vater (dêr fah -ter) ( father )

Use the following words for the in-laws:

• der Schwager (dêr shvah -ger) ( brother-in-law )
• die Schwägerin (dee shvai -ger-in) ( sister-in-law )
• die Schwiegereltern (dee shvee -ger-êl-tern) ( parents-in-law )
• die Schwiegermutter (dee shvee -ger-moot-er) ( mother-in-law )
• der Schwiegersohn (dêr shvee -ger-zohn) ( son-in-law )
• die Schwiegertochter (dee shvee -ger-toH-ter) ( daughter-in-law )
• der Schwiegervater (dêr shvee -ger-fah-ter) ( father-in-law )

To express the term step-, you use the prefix Stief- with the name of the relative, like in this example: Stiefbruder ( steef- brooh-der) ( step-brother ). The term for a half relative uses the prefix Halb- , so half-sister looks like this: Halbschwester ( hâlp- shvês-ter).

German-speaking children use the following terms to talk about their parents and grandparents:

• die Mama (dee mâ -mâ) ( mom )
• die Mutti (dee moot -ee) ( mommy )
• die Oma (dee oh -mâ) ( grandma )
• der Opa (der oh -pâ) ( grandpa )
• der Papa (dêr pâ -pâ) ( dad )
• der Vati (dêr fâ -tee) ( daddy )

When directly addressing their elders, children leave out the articles dee (dee) ( the ) and der (dêr) ( the ). For example, Mama! Komm her! ( mâ -mâ!! kom hêr!) ( Mom! Come here! )

Read our Complete Vocabulary: Talking about – The Family – in German

Essay One: The Average Family

Meine Familie ist eine kleine Kernfamilie, die zu einer bürgerlichen Familie gehört. Meine Familie besteht aus vier Mitgliedern, einem Vater, einer Mutter, mir und einer kleinen Schwester. Wie andere indische Familien sind wir keine große Familie. Wir leben in Berlin, aber meine Großeltern leben auf dem Land. Zusammen mit meinen Großeltern wird meine Familie eine kleine Familie. Meine Familie ist eine vollständige, positive und glückliche Familie, die mir und meiner Schwester viel Liebe, Wärme und Sicherheit schenkt. Ich fühle mich in meiner Familie so glücklich, dass es auf mich aufpasst und alle meine Bedürfnisse erfüllt. Eine glückliche Familie bietet ihren Mitgliedern die folgenden Vorteile.

Here is what the text is about (this is not a 1-to-1 translation!)

My family is a small nuclear family that belongs to a middle-class family. My family consists of four members, a father, a mother, me and a little sister. Like other Indian families, we are not a big family. We live in Berlin, Germany, but my grandparents live in the countryside. Together with my grandparents, my family becomes a little family together. My family is a complete, positive and happy family, giving me and my sister a lot of love, warmth and security. I feel so happy in my family that it takes care of me and meets all my needs. A happy family offers the following benefits to its members.

Essay Two: The Average Family

If you live with your Mum, Dad, and with your brother or sister. Then use this text to describe your family in your German essay:

Wir sind eine ganz normale Familie. Ich wohne zusammen mit meinen Eltern, meiner kleinen Schwester Lisa und unserer Katze Mick. Meine Großeltern wohnen im gleichen Dorf wie wir. Oma Francis arbeitet noch. Sie ist Krankenschwester. Die Anderen sind schon in Rente. Oma Lydia nimmt sich viel Zeit für mich und geht häufig mit mir Kleider oder Schuhe kaufen. Leider will meine kleine Schwester dann auch immer mit. Mein Vater arbeitet bei einer Bank und fährt am Wochenende gern mit seinem Motorrad. Das findet meine Mutter nicht so gut, da sie meint, dass Motorradfahren so gefährlich ist. Sie sagt, dass ich und meine Schwester auf keinen Fall mitfahren dürfen. Mein Vater versteht das nicht, aber er will sich auch nicht streiten. Nächstes Jahr wollen wir in ein größeres Haus ziehen, weil meine Eltern noch ein Baby bekommen. Ich hoffe, dass wir nicht zu weit weg ziehen, da alle meine Freunde hier in der Nähe wohnen. Meine Tante Clara, die Schwester meiner Mutter, wohnt sogar genau gegenüber. Meine Cousine Barbara kommt deshalb häufig zu Besuch.

We are a very normal family. I live with my parents, my little sister, and our cat Mick. My grandparents live in the same village where we live. Grandma Francis still works. She is a nurse. The others are already retired. Grandma Lydia spends a lot of time with me, and we often go shopping together to look for clothes or shoes. Unfortunately, my little sister wants to come with us as well. My father works in a bank and likes to ride his motorbike on the weekend. My mother does not like that because she thinks it is very dangerous. She says we are never allowed to ride with him on the bike. My father doesn’t understand why, but he doesn’t want to argue with her. Next year, we are going to move into a bigger house because my parents will have another baby. I hope we are not moving too far because all of my friends are here. My aunt Clara even lives opposite to us. Therefore, my cousin Barbara often visits us.

Example Three: A Big Family

If you have a big family, this example may help you with your German essay:

Meine Familie ist sehr groß. Ich habe zwei Schwestern, einen Bruder, drei Tanten, einen Onkel und sechs Cousins. Meine große Schwester hat lange blonde Haare und heißt Laura und eine kleine Schwester heißt Miranda und ist dunkelhaarig. Mein Bruder heißt Fred und trägt eine Brille. Ich verstehe mich gut mit meiner kleinen Schwester und meinem Bruder. Mit meiner großen Schwester streite ich mich oft um den Computer. Mein Vater arbeitet zwar viel, aber am Wochenende hilft er uns immer bei den Hausaufgaben. Meine Mutter backt gerne Torten. Ihre Schokotorten mag ich besonders gerne. In den Ferien besuchen wir häufig meine Großeltern, da sie leider so weit entfernt wohnen. Meine anderen Großeltern, die Eltern meiner Mutter wohnen eine Straße weiter. Das finde ich schön, da wir uns oft sehen können. Außerdem haben sie eine süße Perserkatze, mit der ich immer spiele. Wenn uns meine Cousins besuchen kommen, unternehmen wir meist etwas Besonderes. Letztes Wochenende waren wir alle zusammen im Zoo. Das war lustig, da mein Cousin Ben Angst vor Schlangen hatte. Ich mag meine Familie!

Now, the same story in English:

My family is very big. I have got two sisters, one brother, three aunts, one uncle, and six cousins. My older sister has long blond hair, and her name is Laura. My little sister is called Miranda and has dark hair. My brother’s name is Fred and wears glasses. I get along well with my little sister and my brother. But I argue a lot with my older sister about the computer. Although my father works a lot, he always helps us with homework on the weekend. My mother likes to bake cakes. I especially like her chocolate cake. During the holidays, we often visit my grandparents because they live so far from us. My other grandparents, the parents of my mother, live on the street next to ours. I like that because that way we can see each other a lot. In addition to that, they have a cute Persian cat I always play with. When my cousins visit us, we always do something special together. Last weekend, we went to the zoo together. That was fun because my cousin Ben was afraid of the snake. I like my family!

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Essay Four: A Small Family

If you are living with only one parent, check out this text:

Meine Familie ist sehr klein. Ich lebe zusammen mit meiner Mutter und meinem Bruder. Tanten oder Onkel habe ich nicht. Meinen Vater sehe ich nur in den Sommerferien, da er weit weg wohnt. Meine Oma wohnt gleich nebenan. Sie kūmmert sich nachmittags um mich und meinen Bruder, wenn meine Mutter arbeiten muss. Meine Oma ist schon in Rente. Sie hat frūher mal bei der Post gearbeitet. Mein Opa und meine anderen Großeltern sind leider schon gestorben. Mein Bruder heißt Patrick und ist sehr gut in der Schule. Er ist sehr groß und schlank und hat blonde Locken. Meine Freundin findet ihn sūß. Das verstehe ich gar nicht. Ich mag es aber nicht, wenn er laut Musik hört und es gerade meine Lieblingssendung im Fernsehen gibt. Dafūr geht er immer mit unserem Hund Gassi, so dass ich das nicht tun muss. Ich wūnschte, ich hätte noch eine Schwester, die mir helfen könnte, meine Haare zu frisieren, oder mit der ich die Kleider tauschen könnte. Ich hoffe nur, dass meine Mutter nicht noch mal heiratet.

In English:

My family is very small. I live with my mother and my brother. I have no aunts or uncles. I only see my father during the summer holiday because he lives far away. My grandma lives next door. She looks after me and my brother when my mother has to work. My grandma is already retired. She used to work at a post office. My grandpa and my other grandparents are already dead. My brother’s name is Patrick, and he is doing very well at school. He is very tall and slim and has curly blond hair. My friend thinks he is cute. I cannot understand that at all. But I do not like it when he listens to loud music when my favorite tv show is on. On the other hand, he always walks the dog so that I don’t need to do that. I wish I had a sister who would help me style my hair or who I could swap clothes with. I do hope that my mother is not going to marry again.

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Essay Five: Living with Grandparents

Do you live with your grandparents? Then check out this example if it suits you:

Ich wohne bei meinen Großeltern, da meine Eltern gestorben sind, als ich noch ein Baby war. Wir wohnen in einem großen Haus, und ich habe ein riesiges Zimmer mit meinem eigenen Balkon. Im Sommer mache ich dort immer meine Hausaufgaben. Meine Großeltern sind ganz lieb zu mir. Mein Opa hilft mir immer, mein Fahrrad zu reparieren und meine Oma lädt meine Freunde oft zum Essen ein. Ich habe auch noch einen Onkel, der manchmal am Wochenende vorbeikommt und Architekt ist. Momentan arbeitet er jedoch in Japan für drei Monate. Wir passen solange auf seinen Hund auf, und er hat mir versprochen, mir eine Überraschung aus Japan mitzubringen. Eine Frau hat mein Onkel nicht. Meine Oma sagt immer, er sei mit seiner Arbeit verheiratet. Dann gibt es noch Tante Miriam, die eigentlich keine richtige Tante ist, sondern die beste Freundin meiner Oma. Die beiden kennen sich aber schon so lange, dass sie inzwischen auch zur Familie gehört. Tante Miriam hat viele Enkelkinder und manchmal treffen wir uns alle zusammen im Park. Dann machen wir ein großes Picknick und haben ganz viel Spaß.

And here is what the text is about (Remember, this isn’t a 1-to-1 translation!):

I live with my grandparents because my parents died when I was a baby. We live in a big house, and I have a huge room with my own balcony. In the summertime, I do my homework there. My grandparents are very nice to me. My grandpa always helps me repair my bike, and my grandma often invites my friends for dinner. I also have an uncle who comes around for the weekend from time to time, and he is an architect. At the moment, he is working in Japan for three months, and we are looking after his dog. But he promised me to bring a surprise back from Japan. My uncle has no wife. My grandma always says he is married to his job. Then there is aunt Miriam who is not a real aunt actually but the best friend of my grandma. Since they have known each other for such a long time, she became a member of our family. Aunt Miriam has lots of grandchildren, and sometimes we all meet in the park. Then we have a great picnic and much fun!

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