Adjective / Adverb
neugierig
Pronunciation: /ˈnɔʏ̯ˌɡiːʁɪç/
nosy, curious, inquisitive, prying
B1
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Meanings
Adjective
- nosy, curious, inquisitive, prying
Adverb
- inquisitively, full of curiosity
Example sentence
Ich bin besonders neugierig auf die Sitten und Gebräuche anderer Kulturen.
I am especially curious about the customs and traditions of other cultures.
Usage
- neugierig auf + Akkusativ — Curious about something one wants to discover.
- neugierig / neugierige Fragen — Curiosity can be positive; intrusive questions can make the word mean nosy.
Ich bin neugierig auf deine neue Wohnung.
I am curious about your new flat.