Neugier

German

Etymology

Back-formation from neugierig.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnɔʏ̯ˌɡiːɐ̯/
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  • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)

Noun

Neugier f (genitive Neugier, no plural)

  1. (inquisitiveness; tendency to ask questions, investigate, or explore) curiosity
    Synonym: Neugierde f

Declension

Declension of Neugier [sg-only, feminine]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative eine die Neugier
genitive einer der Neugier
dative einer der Neugier
accusative eine die Neugier

Further reading

  • “Neugier” in Duden online
  • “Neugier” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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