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Daily Korean
Today’s Phrase
취미가 뭐예요?
chwi·mi·ga mwo·ye·yo
chwimiga mwoyeyo?
What is your hobby?
Cultural Insight
Popular hobbies among Koreans include 등산 (hiking), 노래방 (karaoke), 독서 (reading), and 게임 (gaming). Asking about hobbies is a great icebreaker in Korea, and sharing mutual interests can quickly form a strong social bond.
Phrase Breakdown
취미가
chwimiga
hobby (subject)
취미 (hobby) + 가 (subject particle)
뭐예요?
mwoyeyo?
what is it?
뭐 (what) + 예요 (polite ‘is’)
A natural conversation opener to learn more about someone’s personal interests.
Example Phrases
취미가 뭐예요? 저는 독서를 좋아해요.
Chwimiga mwoyeyo? Jeoneun dokseo reul johahaeyo.
What’s your hobby? I like reading.
독서 means reading; 좋아하다 = to like.
요즘 무슨 취미 있어요?
Yojeum museun chwimi isseoyo?
Do you have any hobbies these days?
요즘 means ‘these days’.
같이 취미 생활 해요!
Gachi chwimi saenghwal haeyo!
Let’s enjoy hobbies together!
같이 means ‘together’ (casual) = 함께 (formal).
Related Phrases
무엇을 좋아해요?
mueoseul johahaeyo?
What do you like?
A broader question about preferences.
운동을 좋아해요
undongeul johahaeyo
I like exercising
Expressing a fondness for exercise.
음악 듣는 걸 좋아해요
eumak deutneun geol johahaeyo
I like listening to music
Sharing an interest in music.
Quick Review
몸이 안 좋아요
Can you recall what this means?
momi an johayo
I’m not feeling well