Pastime - translation, pronunciation and examples
pastime
regular leisure activity
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When to use pastime
любимое времяпрепровождение
популярное времяпрепровождение
обычное времяпрепровождение
занятие для времяпрепровождения
хобби для досуга
pastime usage examples
Его любимое времяпрепровождение — прогулки вдоль реки после работы.
His favourite pastime is walking along the river after work.
He lists gardening as his main pastime on weekends.
Вязание стало её спокойным времяпрепровождением зимой.
Similar words
General neutral term for an activity done to pass time or enjoy free time.
Often implies a regular, personal activity pursued for pleasure and skill development.
Often used for activities that refresh or restore energy; somewhat more formal than 'pastime'.
Often used for performances, shows, media or events designed to amuse or amuse an audience.
Focuses on the feeling of being amused or on small entertainments/attractions.
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pastime synonyms
What's the difference between pastime / hobby / recreation / entertainment / amusement / diversion
General neutral term for an activity done to pass time or enjoy free time.
Gardening is a popular pastime in rural areas.
Садоводство — популярное времяпрепровождение в сельской местности.
Often implies a regular, personal activity pursued for pleasure and skill development.
His hobby is model aeroplane building.
Его хобби — сборка моделей самолётов.
Often used for activities that refresh or restore energy; somewhat more formal than 'pastime'.
Public parks offer space for recreation and exercise.
Общественные парки предлагают места для отдыха и занятий спортом.
Often used for performances, shows, media or events designed to amuse or amuse an audience.
We went out for some live entertainment last night.
Мы ходили смотреть живое развлечение прошлой ночью.
Focuses on the feeling of being amused or on small entertainments/attractions.
The fair provided hours of amusement for the children.
Ярмарка принесла детям много развлечений.
Usually means a distraction or temporary relief from worries; less neutral as a general pastime word.
Reading was a welcome diversion during the long wait.
Чтение было приятным отвлечением во время долгого ожидания.
Emphasizes an activity that someone follows or devotes time to, often with purpose or goal.
Botany is one of her lifelong pursuits.
Ботаника — одно из её пожизненных занятий.
Refers to a subject or activity that attracts someone's attention or curiosity; not necessarily an activity itself.
She has a strong interest in photography.
У неё большой интерес к фотографии.
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How to pronounce pastime and what this word means
pastime translation: времяпрепровождение. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce pastime
/ˈpæstaɪm/
pastime translation
времяпрепровождение
pastime examples
His favourite pastime is walking along the river after work.
pastime transcription
/ˈpæstaɪm/, /ˈpæsˌtaɪm/
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Questions about this word
pastime meaning: what does it mean?
regular leisure activity
pastime pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
pastime is pronounced as /ˈpæstaɪm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
pastime definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
His favourite pastime is walking along the river after work. Translation: Его любимое времяпрепровождение — прогулки вдоль реки после работы.
Is pastime part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, pastime (времяпрепровождение) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is pastime part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, pastime (времяпрепровождение) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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