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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

  1. adjective Eager to learn or know more about something.
  2. adjective Strange or unusual in a way that draws attention.

inquisitive — full definition

  1. adj Eager to learn or find things out; curious.
  2. adj Prying or nosy about other people business.

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