Also means
nosy
Usage Note
neugierig literally combines neu (new) and gierig (greedy). It means inquisitive, as in ein neugieriges Kind, but can also imply being nosy about others' affairs.
Examples
"Die Katze ist sehr neugierig."
Natural Translation
The cat is very curious.
Literal Translation
The cat is very curious.
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