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curiosity in German

curiosity in German is Neugier, Neugierde, Kuriosum — curiosity means a strong desire to learn, know, or explore something.

curiosity in German

Neugier
noun
(uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring. [from 17th c.]
Neugierde
noun
(uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring. [from 17th c.]
Kuriosum
noun
A unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest. [from 17th c.]
Kuriosität
noun
A unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest. [from 17th c.]

What does "curiosity" mean?

  1. noun A strong desire to learn, know, or explore something.
    "Out of sheer curiosity, I opened the little box to see what was inside."
  2. 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 German?
"curiosity" in German is Neugier, Neugierde, Kuriosum. 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 German, "curiosity" is Neugier, Neugierde, Kuriosum.
Are there other ways to say "curiosity" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "curiosity": Neugier, Neugierde, Kuriosum, Kuriosität.
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