Liebhaberei

German

Etymology

Liebhaber (“enthusiast”) +‎ -ei (“-y”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ˌliːphaːbəˈʁaɪ̯]
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  • Rhymes: -aɪ̯

Noun

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  1. hobby, any prolonged activity motivated by delight it provides
  2. (taxation) a business activity which is continued stubbornly in spite of not turning out profit so that it seems that the taxpayer has no intent towards it either, labour of love

Declension

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