nieuwsgierig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- curious adjective Eager to learn or know more about something.
- inquisitive adj Eager to learn or find things out; curious.
- inquisitively adv In an inquisitive manner; curiously.
- nosy adj Overly curious about other people's private affairs; prying.
Senses
nieuwsgierig is used for these senses in English:
- curious Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.
- inquisitive Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.
- inquisitive Too curious; overly interested; nosy.
- inquisitively In an inquisitive manner; curiously.
curious — full definition
- adjective Eager to learn or know more about something.
- adjective Strange or unusual in a way that draws attention.
inquisitive — full definition
- adj Eager to learn or find things out; curious.
- adj Prying or nosy about other people business.