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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHobbybastler
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈhɔbiˌbastlɐ
"Der Hobbyist repariert alte Radios in seiner Freizeit."
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A person who pursues a particular activity or interest for pleasure rather than as a professional occupation.
"The astronomy convention brought together enthusiastic hobbyists from all over the region."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from 'hobby' (short for hobyn, a middle English term for a pony or horse, which later evolved into 'hobbyhorse' and eventually an activity done for pleasure) combined with the agent suffix '-ist' of Greek origin. The term emerged in the 19th century to describe individuals who pursue a particular pastime with great interest outside of their professional occupation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hobbyist" is said worldwide
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amateur
Transliteration: a-ma-tœʁ
"C'est un hobbyist passionné de photographie."
Hobbybastler
Transliteration: ˈhɔbiˌbastlɐ
"Der Hobbyist repariert alte Radios in seiner Freizeit."
hobbista
Transliteration: obˈbi.sta
"È un hobbista che crea mobili in legno."
aficionado
Transliteration: a.fi.sjoˈna.ðo
"Los aficionados a la jardinería se reúnen los domingos."
hobbista
Transliteration: oˈbis.tɐ
"O hobbista passa horas construindo aeromodelos."
शौकिया
Transliteration: shaukiya
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"वह एक शौकिया चित्रकार है।"
业余爱好者
Transliteration: yèyú àihàozhě
Script: 中文汉字
"这位业余爱好者对天文学非常感兴趣。"
취미가
Transliteration: chwimiga
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 열정적인 사진 취미가입니다."
趣味人
Transliteration: shumijin
Script: 日本語
"彼は熱心な鉄道の趣味人です。"
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