Neugier

curiosity

noun NOY-geer Rare

Usage Note

Neugier (also Neugierde) is the drive to explore and learn. It is considered a core cognitive virtue in education. In everyday use it can also mean nosiness (aus purer Neugier — out of pure curiosity/nosiness). No plural is standard.

Examples

"Kinder lernen schneller, wenn ihre natürliche Neugier gefördert wird."

Natural Translation

Children learn faster when their natural curiosity is nurtured.

Literal Translation

Children learn faster, when their natural curiosity promoted is.

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