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hobbies

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/ˈhɒbiːz/ · hob-bies

Activities done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.

Meanings

nouninformal

Activities done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.

وہ سرگرمیاں جو باقاعدگی سے کسی کی تفریحی وقت میں خوشی کے لیے کی جاتی ہیں۔

مشاغل

mushagil

Synonyms

pastimesinterestsleisure activitiesفارغ وقت کی سرگرمیاںشوقدل چسپی

Antonyms

workjobobligationکامنوکریذمہ داری

Common Collocations

  • popular hobbies
  • creative hobbies
  • hobbies for relaxation

Example Sentences

Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies.

باغبانی میرے پسندیدہ مشاغل میں سے ایک ہے۔

Baghbaani mere pasandeeda mushagil mein se aik hai.

Many people take up hobbies to relieve stress.

بہت سے لوگ دباؤ کم کرنے کے لیے مشاغل اپناتے ہیں۔

Bohat se log dabao kum karne ke liye mushagil apnata hai.

Reading books is a great hobby for learning.

کتب پڑھنا سیکھنے کے لیے ایک بہترین شوق ہے۔

Kutub parhna seekhne ke liye aik behtareen shauq hai.

Easily Confused With

hobbles:Hobbles refers to a way of walking awkwardly; hobbies are activities for pleasure.

Word Family

hobbyist
nounمشاغل کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'hobby' as something that brings you joy in your spare time.

Visualize a serene garden where you can relax and pursue your hobbies.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہنر و ہنر گزریں تو ہنر نکلے

Hunar o hunar guzrein to hunar nikle

If skills are polished, they lead to success.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "hobyn" — a small horse or a favorite

First known use: 14th century

The term originally referred to a small horse, but evolved in Middle English to mean a hobby or a pastime.