Elementary hobby Informal

How to say "My hobby is gardening." in Russian

Моё хобби — садоводство.

Ma-YO KHOB-bi — sa-da-VOD-stva.

What does it mean?

Indicates an interest in growing plants.

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When to use

When discussing plants, yards, or dachas.

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When NOT to use

If you just have one plastic plant on your desk.

Example dialogue

— Откуда эти помидоры?

— Where are these tomatoes from?

— С дачи. Моё хобби — садоводство.

— From the dacha. My hobby is gardening.

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Cultural note

Many Russians have a dacha (country house) where gardening is a major summer activity.

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