NOUN
dieNeugier/ˈnɔɪ̯ˌɡiːɐ̯/curiosity; inquisitiveness
Neugier is a German noun that means curiosity or inquisitiveness. It is pronounced /ˈnɔɪ̯ˌɡiːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the strong desire to know or learn something(psychology; everyday)
a.the urge to find out about something new or unknown
Aus reiner Neugier hat sie das Buch gelesen.—She read the book out of pure curiosity.
b.eager interest in something that does not concern oneself
Seine Neugier brachte ihn in Schwierigkeiten.—His curiosity got him into trouble.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Neugier | — |
| Genitive | der Neugier | — |
| Dative | der Neugier | — |
| Accusative | die Neugier | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Neugier" mean in English?
- "Neugier" means curiosity or inquisitiveness. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Neugier"?
- "Neugier" is pronounced /ˈnɔɪ̯ˌɡiːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Neugier" der, die, or das?
- "Neugier" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Neugier"?
- "Neugier" is a noun in German.
