Die Neugier
Example: Die Neugier trieb ihn dazu, das Geheimnis zu entdecken.
Definition
"Die Neugier" refers to the strong desire to learn or know about something. It is the feeling that drives a person to explore, ask questions, or discover new information. For example, "Die Neugier trieb ihn dazu, das Geheimnis zu entdecken" means curiosity motivated him to uncover the secret.
Etymology
"Die Neugier" comes from the German words "neu" meaning new, and "Gier" meaning greed or desire. Together, they express a 'greed for new things' or a strong urge to know or experience something novel. Did you know? This word reflects how curiosity is seen as a craving for new knowledge.
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"Die Neugier" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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