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nounnoun

der Neugierige, –

curious

Eine Person, die viel wissen möchte und gerne Fragen stellt, um mehr zu erfahren.

The German word "Neugierige" is a noun (plural or adjective used as noun) derived from the adjective "neugierig", which means "curious" (made from "neu" = "new" + "gierig" = "greedy/eager").
"Neugierige" refers to "curious people" or "the curious".

Similar words include:

  • "Neugier" (curiosity) – the noun describing the quality/state
  • "Interessierte" (interested persons)
  • "Wissbegierige" (those eager for knowledge)

Difference:

  • "Neugierige" emphasizes curiosity often about new or unknown things, sometimes implying a more personal or intrusive interest.
  • "Interessierte" stresses interest but not necessarily curiosity.
  • "Wissbegierige" highlights eagerness specifically to learn or gain knowledge.

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Examples

Neugierige Menschen möchten oft alles wissen.noun

Curious people often want to know everything.

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