しゅみはV辞書形＋ことです (shumi wa V(jisho) + koto desu) — My hobby is doing V
Stating a hobby with a verb.
Formula (सूत्र ढाँचा)
Grammar rule (व्याकरण नियम र परिभाषा)
When your hobby is an activity (a verb), say 「しゅみ は V(dict) こと です」. こと turns the verb into a noun-like phrase so it can join です. Keep the verb in dictionary form.
Examples (उदाहरणहरू)
しゅみは本を読むことです。
shumi wa hon o yomu koto desu.
My hobby is reading books.
しゅみは音楽を聞くことです。
shumi wa ongaku o kiku koto desu.
My hobby is listening to music.
しゅみはえいがを見ることです。
shumi wa eiga o miru koto desu.
My hobby is watching movies.
Knowledge check (मिनी ज्ञान जाँच)
Question: 1/3「My hobby is reading books」— which is correct?
💡 Hint: Dictionary form + こと です.
読む (dictionary form) + こと です. The last option means "can read," not a hobby.
「しゅみは音楽を___ことです」— which fills the blank?
💡 Hint: Dictionary form before こと.
The verb before こと is in dictionary form: 聞くことです.
「My hobby is watching movies」— which is correct?
💡 Hint: 見る + こと です.
見る (dictionary form) needs こと です after it; です cannot attach to the verb without こと.
Your score: /3