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Hobbies & Free Time in Korean · TOPIK 5-6

70 Korean words and phrases for hobbies & free time, at TOPIK 5-6 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

  1. 취향 chwihyang
    taste, personal preference

    저와 음악 취향이 비슷하네요.

    Your taste in music is similar to mine.

  2. 심취하다 simchwihada
    to be deeply absorbed in, to be fascinated by

    그는 젊은 시절 재즈에 심취했어요.

    In his youth, he was deeply into jazz.

  3. 조예가 깊다 joyega gipda
    to be deeply versed in, to have profound knowledge of

    선생님은 서예에 조예가 깊으세요.

    My teacher is deeply versed in calligraphy.

  4. 안목 anmok
    discerning eye, good judgment

    그녀는 미술품을 보는 안목이 뛰어나요.

    She has an excellent eye for artworks.

  5. 애호가 aehoga
    enthusiast, lover (of something)

    아버지는 소문난 클래식 애호가세요.

    My father is a well-known classical music lover.

  6. 감수성 gamsuseong
    sensibility, sensitivity

    그 감독의 영화는 감수성이 풍부해요.

    That director's films are rich in sensibility.

  7. 향유하다 hyangyuhada
    to enjoy (formal), to savor

    누구나 문화를 향유할 권리가 있습니다.

    Everyone has the right to enjoy culture.

  8. 몰두하다 molduhada
    to devote oneself to, to be engrossed in

    그는 퇴근 후 목공예에 몰두하고 있어요.

    After work, he is engrossed in woodworking.

  9. 소양 soyang
    cultivation, grounding (in a field)

    독서로 인문학적 소양을 쌓았어요.

    I built up my grounding in the humanities through reading.

  10. 여운 yeoun
    lingering impression, afterglow

    그 영화는 여운이 오래 남는 작품이에요.

    That film is a work that leaves a long-lasting impression.

  11. 일가견 ilgagyeon
    one's own informed view, real expertise

    그는 커피에 일가견이 있어요.

    He really knows his coffee.

  12. 풍류 pungnyu
    refined enjoyment of the arts, tasteful leisure

    옛 선비들은 풍류를 즐길 줄 알았어요.

    Scholars of old knew how to enjoy refined pleasures.

  13. 심미적 simmijeok
    aesthetic

    그의 사진은 심미적 감각이 돋보여요.

    His photos stand out for their aesthetic sense.

  14. 탐독하다 tamdokada
    to read avidly, to devour (books)

    학창 시절에 추리 소설을 탐독했어요.

    In my school days, I devoured mystery novels.

  15. 사람마다 취향이 다르니까 존중해야 해요. sarammada chwihyangi dareunikka jonjunghaeya haeyo
    Everyone's tastes are different, so we should respect them.
  16. 요즘 한국 전통 음악에 심취해 있어요. yojeum hanguk jeontong eumage simchwihae isseoyo
    These days I'm deeply immersed in traditional Korean music.
  17. 그분은 다도에 조예가 깊은 분으로 알려져 있습니다. geubuneun dadoe joyega gipeun buneuro allyeojyeo itseumnida
    He is known as someone deeply versed in the tea ceremony.
  18. 그림을 보는 안목을 기르려면 좋은 작품을 많이 접해야 해요. geurimeul boneun anmogeul gireuryeomyeon joeun jakpumeul mani jeopaeya haeyo
    To develop an eye for paintings, you have to see many good works.
  19. 예술 작품을 감상하며 여운을 즐기는 것도 하나의 취미입니다. yesul jakpumeul gamsanghamyeo yeouneul jeulgineun geotdo hanaui chwimiimnida
    Appreciating works of art and savoring their afterglow is also a kind of hobby.
  20. 그는 와인에 관해서는 일가견이 있는 애호가예요. geuneun waine gwanhaeseoneun ilgagyeoni inneun aehogayeyo
    When it comes to wine, he is an enthusiast with real expertise.
  21. 문화생활을 향유할 여유가 생겨서 삶이 풍요로워졌어요. munhwasaenghwareul hyangyuhal yeoyuga saenggyeoseo salmi pungyorowojyeosseoyo
    Now that I have the leisure to enjoy cultural life, my life has become richer.
  22. 취미에 몰두하는 시간이 저에게는 최고의 휴식이에요. chwimie molduhaneun sigani jeoegeneun choegoui hyusigieyo
    Time spent absorbed in my hobby is the best rest for me.
  23. 묘미 myomi
    subtle charm, real delight (of an activity)

    손맛을 느끼는 게 낚시의 묘미예요.

    Feeling the fish tug is the real charm of fishing.

  24. 경지 gyeongji
    level of mastery, (masterful) stage

    그의 솜씨는 예술의 경지에 이르렀어요.

    His skill has reached the level of art.

  25. 숙련되다 sungnyeondoeda
    to be skilled, to be seasoned

    숙련된 장인의 손길이 느껴지는 작품이에요.

    It's a piece in which you can feel the touch of a seasoned artisan.

  26. 정진하다 jeongjinhada
    to devote oneself diligently (to a discipline)

    그분은 평생 서예에 정진해 오셨습니다.

    That person has devoted their whole life to calligraphy.

  27. 심혈을 기울이다 simhyeoreul giurida
    to pour one's heart and soul into

    이 작품에 일 년 넘게 심혈을 기울였어요.

    I poured my heart and soul into this piece for over a year.

  28. 골동품 goldongpum
    antique

    주말마다 골동품 시장을 구경하러 가요.

    Every weekend I go browse the antique market.

  29. 소장하다 sojanghada
    to have in one's collection, to own

    그 화가의 초기 작품을 소장하고 있어요.

    I own some of that painter's early works.

  30. 다방면 dabangmyeon
    many fields, various areas

    그는 다방면에 재능이 있는 사람이에요.

    He is a person with talent in many fields.

  31. 통달하다 tongdalhada
    to master thoroughly, to be fully versed in

    십 년을 배우더니 다도에 통달했더라고요.

    After ten years of study, they had mastered the tea ceremony.

  32. 매료되다 maeryodoeda
    to be captivated, to be charmed

    판소리의 매력에 완전히 매료됐어요.

    I was completely captivated by the charm of pansori.

  33. 진가 jinga
    true value, real worth

    이 취미는 오래 할수록 진가를 알게 돼요.

    The longer you do this hobby, the more you appreciate its true value.

  34. 고상하다 gosanghada
    to be refined, elegant

    분재는 고상한 취미로 여겨져요.

    Bonsai is considered a refined hobby.

  35. 사색 sasaek
    contemplation, meditation (of thought)

    혼자 걸으며 사색에 잠기는 시간을 좋아해요.

    I like the time I spend walking alone, lost in thought.

  36. 유유자적 yuyujajeok
    living free and leisurely (idiom)

    은퇴 후 시골에서 유유자적하게 지내고 계세요.

    Since retiring, they live a free and leisurely life in the countryside.

  37. 만끽하다 mankkikada
    to enjoy to the fullest, to savor

    제주에서 여유로운 휴가를 만끽했어요.

    I fully enjoyed a relaxing vacation in Jeju.

  38. 문외한 munoehan
    layman, outsider (to a field)

    저는 클래식 음악에는 완전히 문외한이에요.

    I'm a complete layman when it comes to classical music.

  39. 애장품 aejangpum
    treasured possession

    이 카메라는 아버지의 오랜 애장품이에요.

    This camera is a possession my father has treasured for years.

  40. 호사 hosa
    luxury, indulgence

    좋은 공연을 보는 건 저에게 큰 호사예요.

    Seeing a good performance is a great luxury for me.

  41. 심신 simsin
    mind and body

    숲길을 걸으면 심신이 맑아지는 기분이에요.

    Walking a forest path makes me feel refreshed in mind and body.

  42. 연마하다 yeonmahada
    to hone, to polish (a skill)

    대회를 앞두고 기량을 연마하고 있어요.

    With the competition coming up, I'm honing my skills.

  43. 대리만족 daerimanjok
    vicarious satisfaction

    여행 영상을 보면서 대리만족을 느껴요.

    I get vicarious satisfaction from watching travel videos.

  44. 소일거리 soilgeori
    pastime, something to pass the time

    할머니는 뜨개질을 소일거리로 삼으셨어요.

    My grandmother took up knitting as a pastime.

  45. 낭만 nangman
    romance, romantic charm

    밤낚시에는 밤낚시만의 낭만이 있어요.

    Night fishing has a romance all its own.

  46. 정취 jeongchwi
    charm, evocative atmosphere

    한옥 카페에서 가을의 정취를 즐겼어요.

    I enjoyed the autumn atmosphere at a hanok cafe.

  47. 심오하다 simohada
    to be profound, deep

    바둑은 알면 알수록 심오한 게임이에요.

    Go is a game that gets more profound the more you learn it.

  48. 일취월장 ilchwiwoljang
    improving by leaps and bounds (idiom)

    매일 연습하더니 실력이 일취월장했네요.

    You practiced every day, and your skills have improved by leaps and bounds.

  49. 취미에 지나치게 돈을 쏟다 보면 배보다 배꼽이 더 커질 수 있어요. chwimie jinachige doneul ssotda bomyeon baeboda baekkobi deo keojil su isseoyo
    If you pour too much money into a hobby, the tail can end up wagging the dog.
  50. 오랜 세월 한 분야에 정진하면 누구나 전문가가 될 수 있습니다. oraen sewol han bunyae jeongjinhamyeon nuguna jeonmungaga doel su itseumnida
    With years of devoted effort in one field, anyone can become an expert.
  51. 그는 문외한이라고 겸손해하지만 사실 상당한 실력자예요. geuneun munoehanirago gyeomsonhaehajiman sasil sangdanghan sillyeokjayeyo
    He modestly calls himself a layman, but he's actually quite skilled.
  52. 골동품 수집은 안목이 없으면 손해 보기 쉬운 취미예요. goldongpum sujibeun anmogi eopseumyeon sonhae bogi swiun chwimiyeyo
    Collecting antiques is a hobby where you easily lose money without a discerning eye.
  53. 바쁜 일상 속에서도 사색할 여유를 잃지 않으려고 해요. bappeun ilsang sogeseodo sasaekal yeoyureul ilchi aneuryeogo haeyo
    Even in my busy daily life, I try not to lose the space for contemplation.
  54. 취미로 시작한 도예가 어느새 삶의 중심이 되었습니다. chwimiro sijakan doyega eoneusae salmui jungsimi doeeotseumnida
    Pottery, which I started as a hobby, has quietly become the center of my life.
  55. 명작은 시대를 초월해 감동을 준다는 말을 실감했어요. myeongjageun sidaereul chowolhae gamdongeul jundaneun mareul silgamhaesseoyo
    I truly felt the saying that masterpieces move us beyond their era.
  56. 그 연세에 새로운 악기를 배우신다니 정말 존경스러워요. geu yeonsee saeroun akgireul baeusindani jeongmal jongyeongseureowoyo
    It's truly admirable that they are learning a new instrument at that age.
  57. 손으로 무언가를 만드는 과정 자체가 저에게는 치유예요. soneuro mueongareul mandeuneun gwajeong jachega jeoegeneun chiyuyeyo
    The very process of making something with my hands is healing for me.
  58. 수집가들 사이에서는 희소성이 가치를 좌우해요. sujipgadeul saieseoneun huisoseongi gachireul jwauhaeyo
    Among collectors, rarity determines value.
  59. 전시 마지막 날이라 그런지 발 디딜 틈이 없더라고요. jeonsi majimak narira geureonji bal didil teumi eopdeoragoyo
    Maybe because it was the last day of the exhibition, there was no room to move.
  60. 그 소설에 매료되어 밤을 꼬박 새워 읽었어요. geu soseore maeryodoeeo bameul kkobak saewo ilgeosseoyo
    I was so captivated by that novel that I stayed up all night reading it.
  61. 취미 생활도 좋지만 일상의 균형을 잃어서는 안 돼요. chwimi saenghwaldo jochiman ilsangui gyunhyeongeul ireoseoneun an dwaeyo
    Hobbies are great, but you mustn't lose the balance of daily life.
  62. 베테랑이라 불리는 사람일수록 기본기를 소홀히 하지 않아요. beterangira bullineun saramilsurok gibongireul soholhi haji anayo
    The more someone is called a veteran, the less they neglect the fundamentals.
  63. 여가를 어떻게 보내느냐가 삶의 질을 좌우한다고 생각해요. yeogareul eotteoke bonaeneunyaga salmui jireul jwauhandago saenggakaeyo
    I think how you spend your leisure time determines your quality of life.
  64. 직접 기른 채소로 요리할 때의 만족감은 무엇과도 바꿀 수 없어요. jikjeop gireun chaesoro yorihal ttaeui manjokgameun mueotgwado bakkul su eopseoyo
    Nothing compares to the satisfaction of cooking with vegetables you grew yourself.
  65. 유유자적한 전원생활을 꿈꾸며 주말마다 텃밭을 가꿔요. yuyujajeokan jeonwonsaenghwareul kkumkkumyeo jumalmada teotbateul gakkwoyo
    Dreaming of a leisurely country life, I tend my vegetable garden every weekend.
  66. 한 우물을 파다 보니 어느새 주변에서 알아주는 수준이 됐어요. han umureul pada boni eoneusae jubyeoneseo arajuneun sujuni dwaesseoyo
    By sticking to one thing, I've reached a level that people around me recognize.
  67. 예술은 일상을 새롭게 바라보게 하는 힘이 있는 것 같아요. yesureun ilsangeul saeropge baraboge haneun himi inneun geot gatayo
    Art seems to have the power to make us see everyday life anew.
  68. 형편이 넉넉하지 않아도 문화생활을 포기할 필요는 없습니다. hyeongpyeoni neongneokaji anado munhwasaenghwareul pogihal piryoneun eopseumnida
    Even if money is tight, there's no need to give up cultural life.
  69. 몸을 쓰는 취미와 머리를 쓰는 취미를 병행하면 좋다고 해요. momeul sseuneun chwimiwa meorireul sseuneun chwimireul byeonghaenghamyeon jotago haeyo
    They say it's good to combine physical hobbies with mental ones.
  70. 무언가를 순수하게 좋아하는 마음이야말로 취미의 본질이 아닐까요? mueongareul sunsuhage joahaneun maeumiyamallo chwimiui bonjiri anilkkayo
    Isn't purely loving something the very essence of a hobby?

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