Expressing Curiosity About Someone's Interests

Are you curious about what makes others tick, but not sure how to ask in English? Let’s explore some friendly and practical expressions you can use to discover someone else’s interests in everyday conversations.

Practical English Expressions:

1. "What do you like to do in your free time?" - *한글 뜻: "자유 시간에 무엇을 하는 걸 좋아하세요?"* - Use this to start a conversation and learn about someone's hobbies or interests. It’s a casual way to ask about what they enjoy doing when they’re not busy.

2. "Do you have any hobbies you’re passionate about?" - *한글 뜻: "열정을 가진 취미가 있나요?"* - This is a great way to dive a little deeper into the conversation, inviting someone to share about activities they deeply care about.

3. "Is there anything you enjoy doing that others might find surprising?" - *한글 뜻: "다른 사람들이 놀랄 만한 취미가 있나요?"* - Use this to uncover unique or unexpected interests someone might have. It’s a fun way to discover something new about them.

4. "How did you get into that hobby?" - *한글 뜻: "그 취미를 어떻게 시작하게 되었나요?"* - This question helps to know the story behind someone’s interest, providing insight into their personality and experiences.

5. "What’s something you’d like to try but haven’t yet?" - *한글 뜻: "아직 시도해보지 않은 해보고 싶은 것이 있나요?"* - Use this to learn about someone’s future aspirations or dreams. It can lead to interesting conversations about new experiences.

6. "Are there any activities you’d recommend to others?" - *한글 뜻: "다른 사람에게 추천하고 싶은 활동이 있나요?"* - This encourages the person to share something they love and would like others to enjoy as well, giving you a chance to learn more about their tastes.

7. "What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned from your hobby?" - *한글 뜻: "취미를 통해 배운 가장 흥미로운 것은 무엇인가요?"* - Use this to dig deeper into the benefits or lessons someone has gained from their hobby.

Key Words & Phrases:

- Free time: 자유 시간

- Passionate: 열정을 가진

- Surprising: 놀랄 만한

- Recommend: 추천하다

- Interesting: 흥미로운

Simple Conversation Example:

A: "Hey, what do you like to do in your free time?" - 야, 자유 시간에 무엇을 하는 걸 좋아하세요?

B: "I love painting. How about you?" - 저는 그림 그리는 걸 좋아해요. 당신은요?

A: "I’m into hiking! Have you ever tried it?" - 저는 하이킹을 좋아해요! 해본 적 있나요?

Practice Sentences:

1. Ask a friend about their hobbies in a polite way. - "___________?" - Hint: Use a question about free time.

2. Inquire about a surprising interest someone might have. - "___________?" - Hint: Think about something others might not expect.

3. Find out what new activity someone wants to try. - "___________?" - Hint: Ask about future aspirations.

Feel free to use these expressions to discover more about the people around you and make your conversations more engaging!