Also means
inquisitiveness
Usage Note
Neugierde (also spelled Neugier) is a core everyday noun for curiosity. aus Neugierde = out of curiosity; kindliche Neugierde = childlike curiosity. It is neutral to positive unless context implies nosiness.
Examples
"Die Neugierde des Kindes auf die Welt war ansteckend."
Natural Translation
The child's curiosity about the world was infectious.
Literal Translation
The curiosity of-the child about the world was infectious.
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