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Interesse

interest

noun in-te-RES-se Less Common
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Origin: from Latin 'interesse' (to be between)

Usage Note

Interesse governs the preposition an plus the dative: Interesse an etwas haben (to have an interest in something). The plural Interessen often means 'interests' in the sense of stakes or hobbies; note the final -e is pronounced.

Examples

"Sie hat großes Interesse an Musik."

Natural Translation

She has great interest in music.

Literal Translation

She has great interest in music.

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