Complete Guide to Using “Are you into + (noun)” in English

The phrase “Are you into + noun/gerund” is a casual way to ask about someone’s interests, hobbies, or preferences. This construction is commonly used in informal conversations to discover shared interests.

“Are you into” Usage Examples

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation	Context
1	Are you into soccer?	क्या तुम्हें फुटबॉल का शौक है?	Sports interest
2	Are you into trying new things?	क्या तुम्हें नई चीज़ें आज़माने में दिलचस्पी है?	Personality trait
3	Are you into wine tasting?	क्या तुम्हें वाइन टेस्टिंग पसंद है?	Specialized hobby
4	Are you into working out at home or at the gym?	क्या तुम्हें घर पर या जिम में वर्कआउट करना पसंद है?	Fitness preference
5	Are you into scary movies?	क्या तुम्हें डरावनी फिल्में पसंद हैं?	Entertainment taste
6	Are you into playing games?	क्या तुम्हें गेम खेलने का शौक है?	Gaming interest
7	Are you into jogging?	क्या तुम्हें जॉगिंग करना पसंद है?	Exercise habit
8	Are you into painting?	क्या तुम्हें पेंटिंग का शौक है?	Artistic interest
9	Are you into traveling?	क्या तुम्हें यात्रा करना पसंद है?	Adventure preference
10	Are you into fixing cars?	क्या तुम्हें कारें ठीक करने में दिलचस्पी है?	Mechanical interest

Expanded Usage Examples

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
11	Are you into photography?	क्या तुम्हें फोटोग्राफी का शौक है?
12	Are you into cooking Italian food?	क्या तुम्हें इटैलियन खाना बनाना पसंद है?
13	Are you into meditation?	क्या तुम्हें ध्यान लगाने में रुचि है?
14	Are you into collecting anything?	क्या तुम्हें कुछ इकट्ठा करने का शौक है?
15	Are you into DIY projects?	क्या तुम्हें खुद का काम करने के प्रोजेक्ट्स पसंद हैं?

Alternative Expressions

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
1	Do you enjoy hiking?	क्या तुम्हें ट्रेकिंग करना अच्छा लगता है?
2	Are you interested in astronomy?	क्या तुम्हें खगोल विज्ञान में रुचि है?
3	Is gardening your thing?	क्या बागवानी तुम्हारी चीज़ है?

Key Grammar Rules

• Structure:
  • “Are you into” + noun/gerund
  • ✅ Correct: “Are you into dancing?”
  • ❌ Incorrect: “Are you into dance?” (unless referring to the general concept)
• Responses:
  • Positive: “Yes, I’m really into it!”
  • Negative: “Not really, but I like…”
• Tense Variations:
  • Present: “Are you into…”
  • Past: “Were you ever into…”
  • Future: “Would you be into trying…”

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ “Are you into to dance?”
✅ “Are you into dancing?” (no “to” before verb)

❌ “Are you in photography?”
✅ “Are you into photography?” (correct preposition)

❌ “Are you into cook?”
✅ “Are you into cooking?” (use gerund for activities)

Cultural Usage Notes

• Informal Context:
  • Common among friends and peers
  • Less formal than “Are you interested in…”
• Workplace Usage:
  • Can be used in casual office settings
• Indian Context:
  • Often used with “only” for emphasis (“Are you into cricket only?”)
  • Sometimes combined with “yaar” (“Yaar, are you into this music?”)