die Freizeit
Meaning and Usage
"Die Freizeit" in German refers to leisure time or free time, the time outside of work or other duties when a person can relax and pursue activities of their choice.
Linguistic Analysis
"Die Freizeit" is a compound noun in German, composed of "frei" (free) and "Zeit" (time). The word "Zeit" comes from the Old High German "zīt" and is related to the English word "tide."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Freizeit" in German is similar in meaning to the English word "leisure time."
Cultural Context
Germans greatly value their "Freizeit" and often use this time for outdoor activities, hobbies, and spending time with family and friends.
Example Sentences
- Meine Freizeit verbringe ich gerne mit Lesen und Musikhören. (I like to spend my leisure time reading and listening to music.)
- In meiner Freizeit gehe ich gerne wandern in den Bergen. (I enjoy hiking in the mountains in my free time.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Freizeit" with the idea of "free time" to remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Freizeitaktivität (leisure activity)
- die Freizeitbeschäftigung (pastime)
- die Freizeitgestaltung (arrangement of leisure time)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: feminine Plural: die Freizeiten
Conjugation (for verbs)
Not applicable as "Freizeit" is a noun.