"Pastime" - Hobby, Liebhaberei, Zeitvertreib.
Hmmm, there doesn't seem to be an English term that articulates the meaning of the German word "Liebhaberei". The terms "favorite pastime" and "hobby" are pretty close but they are not quite it. Yes, "Liebhaberei" is an activity which is done for pleasure or amusement, just like a hobby, but it has "Liebe" meaning "Love" in it. Yes, maybe that's it, the term "Liebhaberei" is more sensual than "hobby" or "pastime", that is what’s missing. Anyway...
Wolfgang bought a brand new toy today, a perfect example for "Liebhaberei".
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