Free time and sports

Vocabulary for Hobbies and Free Time

Familiarise yourself with general terms for hobbies and free time: hobby’s (hobbies), vrije tijd (free time), ontspanning (relaxation), plezier (fun), spelen (to play), uitgaan (to go out), lezen (to read).
Master words for specific hobbies, such as: muziek beluisteren (listening to music), films kijken (watching movies), sporten (playing sports), tekenen (drawing).
Understand terms related to technology and modern hobbies: computerspellen (computer games), internetten (internet browsing), sociale media (social media).

Sports Vocabulary in Dutch

Recall the Dutch words for sports: voetbal (football), tennis (tennis), hockey (hockey), zwemmen (swimming), fietsen (cycling).
Comprehend key sports-related terms: wedstrijd (match), training (training), team (team), overwinning (victory), verlies (loss).
Know terms for sports equipment: bal (ball), racket (racquet), zwembroek/zwempak (swim trunks/swimsuit), fiets (bicycle).

Phrases on Hobbies and Free Time Activities

Be proficient with common conversational phrases: Wat is je favoriete hobby? (What is your favourite hobby?), Ik speel graag… (I like to play…), In mijn vrije tijd… (In my free time…).
Respond to questions about hobbies appropriately: Mijn hobby is… (My hobby is…), Ik hou van… (I love…), Ik ben dol op… (I am fond of…).

Expressions about Sports

Get comfortable with queries and responses related to sports: Doe je aan sport? (Do you do sports?), Ik speel… (I play…), Wij hebben gewonnen (We have won), Ze hebben verloren (They have lost).
Talk about training schedules and match timings: Wanneer is je volgende wedstrijd? (When is your next match?), Ik heb training op… (I have training on…).

Don’t just remember the translations, but practice saying them in sentences or revising through conversations with others. Always take note of the Dutch culture behind these hobbies and sports activities. Remember some aspects of language may vary based on formal or informal settings, so adjust your language use when necessary.