Do you want to learn the main words for hobbies in Serbian? Knowing some common hobbies and interests can be helpful if you plan on traveling to Serbia or have Serbian friends.
Learning Serbian and about the popular hobbies and interests in the country can give you a better understanding of the country’s culture and values and be more respectful and open-minded when interacting with people from Serbia.
Keep reading for easy-to-learn hobbies in Serbian.
Most Common Indoor Hobbies In The Serbian Language
Learning the words in Serbian for hobbies can help communicate with Serbian-speaking friends, family members, or colleagues. Knowing these words is a way to understand better what they enjoy doing and have more meaningful conversations.
Here are some of the most common indoor hobbies in Serbian:
English | Serbian Translation | Pronunciation |
Knitting | Pletenje | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Pletenje[/Speechword] |
Sewing | Šivenje | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Šivenje[/Speechword] |
Drawing | Crtanje | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Crtanje[/Speechword] |
Painting | Slikanje | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Slikanje[/Speechword] |
Puzzling | Slaganje slagalice | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Slaganje slagalice [/Speechword] |
Watching movies | Gledanje filmova | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Gledanje filmova[/Speechword] |
Reading books | Čitanje knjiga | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Čitanje knjiga[/Speechword] |
Playing board games | Igranje društvenih igara | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Igranje društvenih igara[/Speechword] |
Cooking | Kuvanje | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Kuvanje[/Speechword] |
Baking cakes | Pečenje kolača | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Pečenje kolača[/Speechword] |
Learning a foreign language | Učenje stranog jezika | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Učenje stranog jezika[/Speechword] |
Playing the piano | Sviranje klavira | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Sviranje klavira[/Speechword] |
Listening to music | Slušanje muzike | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Slušanje muzike[/Speechword] |
Journaling | Pisanje dnevnika | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Pisanje dnevnika[/Speechword] |
Jewelry making | Izrada nakita | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Izrada nakita[/Speechword] |
Origami | Izrada origami figura | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Izrada origami figura[/Speechword] |
Soap making | Izrada sapuna | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Izrada sapuna[/Speechword] |
Candle making | Izrada sveća | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Izrada sveća[/Speechword] |
Crafting decorative items | Izrada ukrasnih predmeta | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Izrada ukrasnih predmeta[/Speechword] |
Creating mini gardens | Izrada mini vrtova | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Izrada mini vrtova [/Speechword] |
Most Common Outdoor Hobbies In The Serbian Language
If you are curious to learn some other hobbies that can be practiced outdoors, then you can find a lot of inspiration from the following words:
English | Serbian Translation | Pronunciation |
Hiking | Planinarenje | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Planinarenje[/Speechword] |
Running | Trčanje | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Trčanje [/Speechword] |
Cycling | Biciklizam | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Biciklizam [/Speechword] |
Horseback riding | Jahanje konja | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Jahanje konja[/Speechword] |
Fishing | Ribolov | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Ribolov[/Speechword] |
Camping | Kampovanje | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Kampovanje[/Speechword] |
Rock climbing | Penjanje | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Penjanje[/Speechword] |
Skydiving | Padobranstvo | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Padobranstvo[/Speechword] |
Surfing | Jedrenje na dasci | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Jedrenje na dasci[/Speechword] |
Scuba diving | Ronjenje | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Ronjenje[/Speechword] |
Kayaking | Vožnja kajaka | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Vožnja kajaka[/Speechword] |
Skiing | Skijanje | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Skijanje[/Speechword] |
Snowboarding | Snowboarding | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Snowboarding[/Speechword] |
Outdoor yoga | Joga u prirodi | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Joga u prirodi [/Speechword] |
Gardening | Uređivanje bašte | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Uređivanje bašte[/Speechword] |
Nature photography | Fotografisanje prirode | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Fotografisanje prirode[/Speechword] |
Mushroom hunting | Sakupljanje gljiva | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Sakupljanje gljiva[/Speechword] |
Herb picking | Sakupljanje lekovitog bilja | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Sakupljanje lekovitog bilja[/Speechword] |
Mountain biking | Planinski biciklizam | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Planinski biciklizam[/Speechword] |
Golfing | Golf | [Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Golf[/Speechword] |
Serbian Sports That Can Also Be Hobbies

It is common to find Serbian people to practice at least one sport as a hobby. For this reason, it is worth learning the most common words for sports.
Here are the most common sports in Serbian:
- Stoni tenis – Table tennis
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Stoni tenis [/Speechword]
- Biciklizam – Cycling
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Biciklizam [/Speechword]
- Planinarenje – Hiking/mountaineering
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Planinarenje [/Speechword]
- Plivanje – Swimming
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Plivanje [/Speechword]
- Džoging/trčanje – Jogging/Running
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Džoging[/Speechword]/[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]trčanje [/Speechword]
- Badminton – Badminton
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Badminton [/Speechword]
- Šah – Chess
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Šah [/Speechword]
- Skijanje – Skiing
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Skijanje [/Speechword]
- Joga – Yoga
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Joga [/Speechword]
- Fudbal – Soccer
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Fudbal [/Speechword]
What Do Serbians Do in Their Free Time?
Like people in other countries, Serbians engage in various activities during their free time, depending on their interests and preferences. Here are some of the most popular things that Serbians do in their free time:
- Serbians strongly emphasize family and community, and spending time with loved ones is a popular way to pass the time.
- They enjoy spending time outdoors, especially in nature. This includes hiking, camping, fishing, and other outdoor sports and recreational activities.
- Sports are an important part of Serbian culture, and many people enjoy watching and playing various sports, including basketball, football (soccer), tennis, and volleyball.
- Music is an important part of Serbian culture, and many people enjoy listening to and playing music, mainly traditional Serbian folk music.
- Serbians are also avid readers; many enjoy reading fiction and non-fiction books.
- Like people in other countries, Serbians also enjoy watching TV and movies at home and in cinemas.
- Serbia has a rich artistic and cultural heritage, and many people enjoy attending art exhibitions, museums, and cultural events.
- Serbian cuisine is delicious and varied; many enjoy dining out at restaurants and trying different traditional Serbian dishes.
- Serbians also enjoy traveling, both within Serbia and abroad, to experience new cultures, see new sights, and learn new things.
What Is The Best Way To Ask Other People What They Do In Their Free Time?

In a conversation, you can be asked what your favorite hobbies are, or you might want to know your friends’ favorite pastimes.
Here are some ways to ask other people what they do in their free time in Serbian:
- Šta voliš da radiš u slobodno vreme? – What do you like to do in your free time?
- Kako provodiš svoje slobodno vreme? – How do you spend your free time?
- Da li imaš neki omiljeni hobi? – Do you have a favorite hobby?
- Koje aktivnosti te opuštaju u slobodno vreme? – What activities do you find relaxing in your free time?
- Šta najčešće radiš kad si slobodan/a? – What do you usually do when you have free time?
What Is The Best Way To Respond If Someone Ask You About Your Favorite Hobbies?
You could answer in various ways if you are asked about your favorite hobbies or what you like to do in your free time.
Here are some examples of responses, along with their translations:
Šta voliš da radiš u slobodno vreme? (What do you like to do in your free time?)
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Šta voliš da radiš u slobodno vreme?[/Speechword]
Volim da čitam knjige, gledam filmove i igram video-igre – I like to read books, watch movies, and play video games
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Volim da čitam knjige, gledam filmove i igram video-igre[/Speechword]
Kako provodiš svoje slobodno vreme? (How do you spend your free time?)
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Kako provodiš svoje slobodno vreme?[/Speechword]
Volim da idem na izlete u prirodu, družim se sa prijateljima i slušam muziku – I like to go on trips into nature, hang out with friends, and listen to music
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Volim da idem na izlete u prirodu, družim se sa prijateljima i slušam muziku[/Speechword]
Da li imaš neki omiljeni hobi? (Do you have a favorite hobby?)
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Da li imaš neki omiljeni hobi?[/Speechword]
Da, volim da slikam i pravim ukrasne predmete od papira – Yes, I like to paint and make decorative items from paper
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Da, volim da slikam i pravim ukrasne predmete od papira[/Speechword]
Koje aktivnosti te opuštaju u slobodno vreme? (What activities do you find relaxing in your free time?)
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Koje aktivnosti te opuštaju u slobodno vreme?[/Speechword]
Najviše volim da se opuštam uz dobru knjigu, ali takođe mi prija i meditacija – I most enjoy relaxing with a good book, but meditation also relaxes me
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Najviše volim da se opuštam uz dobru knjigu, ali takođe mi prija i meditacija[/Speechword]
Šta najčešće radiš kad si slobodan/a? (What do you usually do when you have free time?)
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Šta najčešće radiš kad si slobodan[/Speechword]
Uglavnom se bavim sportom, volim da trčim i igram košarku sa prijateljima – I mostly do sports, I like to run and play basketball with friends
[Speechword voice=”Serbian Female” isinline]Uglavnom se bavim sportom, volim da trčim i igram košarku sa prijateljima[/Speechword]
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