Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Hebrew term or phrase:
חוג
English translation:
extracurricular activity OR class
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Lingopro
Dec 11, 2008 13:31
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Hebrew term
חוג
Hebrew to English
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hobbies, extra activities
What is the common US and UK name for afternoon activities which children participate in? For instance, חוג תנועה OR חוג יוגה, OR חוג רכיבה על סוסים/אפנים etc?
Proposed translations
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| 4 +1 | extracurricular activity OR class |
elli_fischer
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| 4 | club or circle |
Textpertise
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| 3 | Activity, Group activity, class |
Shai Navé
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Proposed translations
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extracurricular activity OR class
"Class" would be the exact translation. The generic term would be "extracurricular activities". Which one to use would depend on the context.
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Note added at 20 hrs (2008-12-12 10:19:40 GMT)
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In that context "extracurricular activities" is what you're looking for.
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Note added at 20 hrs (2008-12-12 10:19:40 GMT)
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In that context "extracurricular activities" is what you're looking for.
Example sentence:
In addition to regular schooling, Shlomo participated in a number of extracurricular activities.
I signed Shlomo up for a ceramics class.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Vere Barzilai
: it could be a course as well, depends on the context, but class seems right
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Activity, Group activity, class
I guess that these are viable options.
I think that class (or lesson) and group activity will cover most cases
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Note added at 36 mins (2008-12-11 14:08:16 GMT)
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In response to Eli's reply, I don't think that extracurricular activity fits here. I first consider it also, but from what I know about extracurricular activity, it doesn't have the same meaning as in חוג in Hebrew.
חוג is usually a payed class in certain subject, extracurricular activity is a volunteer activity that student from a certain age are required to participate in. It is usually free and conducted within the school framework (hence the name). I might be wrong of course, but this was the reason why I dismissed this option.
I think that class (or lesson) and group activity will cover most cases
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Note added at 36 mins (2008-12-11 14:08:16 GMT)
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In response to Eli's reply, I don't think that extracurricular activity fits here. I first consider it also, but from what I know about extracurricular activity, it doesn't have the same meaning as in חוג in Hebrew.
חוג is usually a payed class in certain subject, extracurricular activity is a volunteer activity that student from a certain age are required to participate in. It is usually free and conducted within the school framework (hence the name). I might be wrong of course, but this was the reason why I dismissed this option.
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club or circle
Chess club, Bridge club, Embroidery club or circle. Reading circle. After-school youth club. Darts club. Music club. Even after-school study club.
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Note added at 23 hrs (2008-12-12 13:23:29 GMT)
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A club will can be free but more usually will have a membership fee of some sort or something to pay somewhere along the line. It also needs someone to serve as the club organiser, arranging for any visits, materials, instruction, etc. Sometimes clubs - particularly youth clubs - are able to get sponsorships from local companies to help pay for things like sports equipment, etc. Even if there is no actual fee to join the club, parents may be asked to contribute for things like badminton nets and racquets and balls. Computer clubs need computers. These can be bought through the club or donated. Different clubs are organised in different ways. I hope this helps.
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Note added at 23 hrs (2008-12-12 13:24:11 GMT)
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Sorry it should start "A club can be free"
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Note added at 23 hrs (2008-12-12 13:23:29 GMT)
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A club will can be free but more usually will have a membership fee of some sort or something to pay somewhere along the line. It also needs someone to serve as the club organiser, arranging for any visits, materials, instruction, etc. Sometimes clubs - particularly youth clubs - are able to get sponsorships from local companies to help pay for things like sports equipment, etc. Even if there is no actual fee to join the club, parents may be asked to contribute for things like badminton nets and racquets and balls. Computer clubs need computers. These can be bought through the club or donated. Different clubs are organised in different ways. I hope this helps.
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Note added at 23 hrs (2008-12-12 13:24:11 GMT)
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Sorry it should start "A club can be free"
Note from asker:
| Textpertise, are these usually paid clubs? |
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