neugierigsten
Translation
most curious, most inquisitive
Examples
Er sprach mit dem neugierigsten Kind.
He spoke with the most curious child.
Sie belohnte den neugierigsten Schüler.
She rewarded the most curious student.
Grammar Patterns
((Superlative Adjective)) + ((Noun)) used attributively before a noun Er sprach mit dem neugierigsten Kind.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wissbegierigsten (most eager to learn); Antonyms: uninteressiertesten (most uninterested)
Etymology
'neugierig' + '-sten' (superlative ending). The final '-en' is the declension ending. It means the 'most eager for new things'.
Memory Tips
The '-sten' part marks the superlative. This is the declined form used before a noun in a specific case. Think 'the most curious one'.