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
This is the superlative form: 'neugierig' + '-sten' (superlative suffix) + '-en' (declension suffix). It signifies the highest degree of curiosity.
Memory Tips
Recognize '-sten' as the superlative marker. This inflected form is required when the superlative adjective precedes a noun in certain grammatical cases.