Neugierig
Example: Das Kind ist sehr neugierig und stellt viele Fragen.
Definition
"Neugierig" is a German adjective describing someone who is eager to learn or know more about something, often characterized by inquisitiveness and a strong desire to ask questions or explore new information.
Etymology
The German word "neugierig" combines "neu" meaning new and "gierig" meaning greedy or eager. It originally conveyed a sense of being eager or greedy for new knowledge, which is quite fitting since curiosity involves a hunger for new information.
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"Neugierig" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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