neugierig
Translation
curious, inquisitive, nosy
Examples
Kinder sind von Natur aus neugierig.
Children are naturally curious.
Ich bin neugierig auf das neue Buch.
I'm curious about the new book.
Sei bitte nicht so neugierig!
Please don't be so nosy!
Grammar Patterns
neugierig sein to be curious The child is very curious.
neugierig ((auf+4)) to be curious about sth. I am curious about your answer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wissbegierig, interessiert; Antonyms: uninteressiert, gleichgültig
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Neugierde' (curiosity) by adding the adjective suffix '-ig'.
Memory Tips
Can have a positive meaning (inquisitive) or a negative one (nosy), depending on the context.