Polish · A1 (Beginner)
Hobbies in Polish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Polish words for hobbies are czytać (to read), uprawiać sport (to do sports) and gotować (to cook). The full Polish hobbies phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Polish vocabulary for hobbies, with example sentences and English translations. This is A1 (Beginner) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Polish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key hobbies vocabulary
| Polish | English |
|---|---|
| czytać | to read |
| uprawiać sport | to do sports |
| gotować | to cook |
| podróżować | to travel |
| muzyka | music |
| kino | cinema |
| pływać | to swim |
| tańczyć | to dance |
| książka | book |
| piłka nożna | football |
Example sentences
Lubię czytać książki.
I like reading books.
Uprawiam sport każdego dnia.
I do sports every day.
Lubię gotować w weekendy.
I like cooking at weekends.
Lubię podróżować po Europie.
I like travelling around Europe.
Słucham muzyki każdego dnia.
I listen to music every day.
W Polsce piłka nożna jest bardzo popularna.
In Poland football is very popular.
How to actually learn these
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