curiosity in Dutch
curiosity in Dutch is nieuwsgierigheid, curiositeit — curiosity means a strong desire to learn, know, or explore something.
curiosity in Dutch
nieuwsgierigheid
(uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring. [from 17th c.]
curiositeit
A unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest. [from 17th c.]
nieuwsgierigheid
A unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest. [from 17th c.]
What does "curiosity" mean?
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noun A strong desire to learn, know, or explore something.
"Out of sheer curiosity, I opened the little box to see what was inside."
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noun An unusual or interesting object that attracts attention.
"The museum displayed a few curiosities, including a clock shaped like a tiny house."
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curiosity in a sentence
- Out of sheer curiosity, I opened the little box to see what was inside.
- Her curiosity about the abandoned house got the better of her.
- The museum displayed a few curiosities, including a clock shaped like a tiny house.
- My grandfather kept a cabinet of curiosities on the landing.
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What is "curiosity" in Dutch?
"curiosity" in Dutch is nieuwsgierigheid, curiositeit. curiosity means: A strong desire to learn, know, or explore something.
How do you use "curiosity" in a sentence?
Example: "Out of sheer curiosity, I opened the little box to see what was inside." In Dutch, "curiosity" is nieuwsgierigheid, curiositeit.
Are there other ways to say "curiosity" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "curiosity": nieuwsgierigheid, curiositeit.
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