Hobby in Tagalog

“Hobby” in Tagalog is “Libangan” or “Hilig” – referring to activities you enjoy doing in your free time for pleasure and relaxation. Discover the nuances of this term and how Filipinos express their favorite pastimes below!

[Words] = Hobby

[Definition]:

• Hobby /ˈhɑːbi/
• Noun: An activity done regularly in one’s leisure time for pleasure and relaxation.

[Synonyms] = Libangan, Hilig, Pagkahilig, Kaligayahan, Paglilibang, Pagkakaabalahan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Reading books is my favorite hobby during weekends.
• Ex1_PH: Ang pagbabasa ng mga libro ay aking paboritong libangan tuwing katapusan ng linggo.
• Ex2_EN: She turned her hobby of baking into a successful business.
• Ex2_PH: Ginawa niyang negosyo ang kanyang hilig sa paggawa ng tinapay.
• Ex3_EN: Photography became his hobby after he received a camera as a gift.
• Ex3_PH: Ang pagkuha ng larawan ay naging kanyang libangan matapos niyang matanggap ang kamera bilang regalo.
• Ex4_EN: Finding time for your hobby is important for mental health.
• Ex4_PH: Ang paghahanap ng oras para sa iyong hilig ay mahalaga para sa kalusugan ng isip.
• Ex5_EN: His hobby of collecting stamps started when he was just a child.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang libangan sa pagkolekta ng selyo ay nagsimula noong bata pa siya.