noun
leisure, free time
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Freizeit is a feminine noun meaning 'leisure' or 'free time'. Definite article die; singular usage is most common (die Freizeit). Plural Freizeiten exists but is rare. Often used with preposition in (in der Freizeit = during one's free time). Common in contexts about hobbies and leisure activities.
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In meiner Freizeit lese ich gerne Bücher.
In my free time, I like to read books.
Der Student las in seiner Freizeit oft Bücher, obwohl er für die Prüfung lernen musste.
The student often read books in his free time, although he had to study for the exam.
Freizeit ist wichtig für die Erholung.
Leisure is important for recovery.
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Imagine a clock with the word 'Freizeit' and people relaxing.
Think 'free time' — Freizeit literally 'free-time'.
die Freizeit — 'die' like a female friend relaxing in her free time.
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Usually uncountable (no plural in many contexts), but 'Freizeiten' can be used when talking about distinct leisure periods.