هواية
An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.
Examples
3 of 5هل لديك أي هواية تمارسها؟
Do you have any hobby you practice?
تساعد الهواية في تقليل التوتر النفسي.
Hobbies help in reducing psychological stress.
هوايتك غريبة شوي!
Your hobby is a bit strange!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Hobby' starting with 'H' and 'Hiwaya' starting with 'H'.
Quick Quiz
أمارس ___ السباحة كل نهاية أسبوع.
Correct!
The correct answer is: هواية
Examples
هل لديك أي هواية تمارسها؟
everydayDo you have any hobby you practice?
تساعد الهواية في تقليل التوتر النفسي.
formalHobbies help in reducing psychological stress.
هوايتك غريبة شوي!
informalYour hobby is a bit strange!
يتم تحليل تأثير الهوايات على الإنتاجية.
academicThe impact of hobbies on productivity is being analyzed.
يجب أن يمتلك المتقدم هوايات تظهر روح الفريق.
businessThe applicant should have hobbies that show team spirit.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
ما هوايتك؟
What is your hobby?
من باب الهواية
as a hobby
تعدد الهوايات
variety of hobbies
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
A core word for IELTS Speaking Part 1 and General Writing Task 1 (letters to friends).
Common Mistakes
Mixing up 'هواية' (hobby) with 'هوية' (identity) due to similar spelling.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Hobby' starting with 'H' and 'Hiwaya' starting with 'H'.
Word Origin
From the root h-w-y (هوي), meaning to love or be inclined toward something.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
أمارس ___ السباحة كل نهاية أسبوع.
Correct!
The correct answer is: هواية
Related Phrases
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