“Was machst du in deiner Freizeit?”
What do you do in your free time?
Small TalkInformalA1
Literal Translation
Word for word: “What make you in your free-time?”
Pronunciation
/vas maxst duː ɪn ˈdaɪ̯nɐ ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌtsaɪ̯t/
When to Use This Phrase
With people you call 'Sie', ask 'Was machen Sie in Ihrer Freizeit?'. Club life is big in Germany, so the answer often involves a 'Verein', such as a sports club or a choir.
Example Sentences
Was machst du in deiner Freizeit? — Ich spiele Gitarre und gehe gern schwimmen.
What do you do in your free time? — I play the guitar and like to go swimming.
Was machen Sie gern in Ihrer Freizeit?
What do you like to do in your free time?
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