German word

Interesse

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪntəˈʁɛsə/

Meaning

  • neuter nouninterest

Example

Meine Interessen sind Musik und Sport.

My interests are music and sports.

Illustration for Interesse (interest)

More examples

Viele Studenten zeigen Interesse an fremden Sprachen.

Many students show interest in foreign languages.

Core concept

A subject becomes personally relevant, either through curiosity about it or through a possible benefit or stake.

Common phrases

  • Interesse an Musik haben

    have an interest in music

  • Interesse zeigen an

    show interest in ___

  • Interesse wecken

    arouse interest

Similar words

Neugier: A strong desire to learn about something unfamiliar.
Aufmerksamkeit: Focused awareness directed toward a person, subject, or task.
Vorliebe: A special liking for a particular option or activity.
Begeisterung: Strong excitement and dedication inspired by something.

Definition in German

Neugier oder Aufmerksamkeit für etwas; daneben die Tatsache, dass jemand wegen eines möglichen Nutzens oder Vorteils betroffen ist.

Word origin

German Interesse developed from Latin interesse, a verb for being involved or being relevant, and shares this origin with English interest.

Usage tips

  • In the phrase im Interesse von, Interesse means in the interest of or for the benefit of, and von takes the dative.

Other meanings

  • concernnoun
  • stakenoun

Opposites

  • Desinteressedisinterestnoun
  • Gleichgültigkeitindifferencenoun

Related words

Word lists with this word