Vietnamese · A2 (Elementary)
Hobbies in Vietnamese: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Vietnamese words for hobbies are một sở thích (a hobby), leo núi (to hike) and chụp ảnh (to photograph). The full Vietnamese hobbies phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Vietnamese vocabulary for hobbies, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Vietnamese to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key hobbies vocabulary
| Vietnamese | English |
|---|---|
| một sở thích | a hobby |
| leo núi | to hike |
| chụp ảnh | to photograph |
| vẽ | to paint |
| nhà hát | theatre |
| câu lạc bộ | club / association |
| trận đấu | match / game |
| buổi biểu diễn | show / performance |
| triển lãm | exhibition |
| hội nhóm | community group |
Example sentences
Tôi leo núi mỗi cuối tuần.
I hike every weekend.
Tôi thích chụp ảnh thiên nhiên.
I like photographing nature.
Con gái tôi thích vẽ.
My daughter likes painting.
Tối nay chúng tôi đi nhà hát.
Tonight we are going to the theatre.
Tôi là thành viên câu lạc bộ thể thao.
I am a member of a sports club.
Đó là một buổi biểu diễn tuyệt vời!
That was a wonderful show!
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