English–German

“curious” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnɔʏ̯giːʁɪç/

Example

Die neugierige Frau stellt viele Fragen.

The curious woman asks a lot of questions.

Illustration for neugierig (curious)

How to say “curious” in German

“Curious” in German is neugierig.

An alert face leans toward something unfamiliar, eager to discover what it contains.

Full entry for neugierig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with neugierig

Als Moderatorin ist sie stets neugierig auf neue Themen.

As a moderator, she is always curious about new topics.

Tips for using neugierig

  • The usual pattern for a specific interest is neugierig auf plus the accusative, as in neugierig auf die Antwort.

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