Free time and hobbies

Freizeit und Hobbys

Talk about hobbies, say what you enjoy doing, and make a simple invitation.

Place “gern” with an activity to say that you enjoy doing it: Ich lese gern. Ich gehe gern spazieren.

Ich höre gern Musik.

I like listening to music.

Ich gehe gern spazieren.

I like going for walks.

Ich koche gern.

I like cooking.

Ich sehe gern Filme.

I like watching films.

Was machst du gern?

What do you like doing?

Am Wochenende habe ich Zeit.

I have time at the weekend.

Wollen wir einen Kaffee trinken?

Shall we have a coffee?

Ja, gern.

Yes, gladly.

The conjugated verb remains in position two; “gern” describes doing the activity with pleasure. Use “Wollen wir …?” for a friendly suggestion.

Use these forms to discuss weekends, find shared interests, and invite someone for coffee or an activity.

Having time is not the same as naming a hobby. “Am Wochenende habe ich Zeit” says you are free, not what you enjoy.

Activity + gern = enjoy the activity: Ich koche gern.

Name three hobbies, ask a friend what they like doing, and invite them for coffee.