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curiosity

/ˌkjʊəɹɪˈɒsɪti/

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noun

Neugier, Wissbegierde

(uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring.

Examples :

"Her curiosity about the new math formula led her to ask many questions in class. "

Ihre Neugier auf die neue Mathematikformel führte dazu, dass sie im Unterricht viele Fragen stellte.

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noun

Kuriosität, Rarität

A unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest.

Examples :

"He put the strangely shaped rock in his curiosity cabinet."

Er legte den seltsam geformten Stein in sein Kuriositätenkabinett.

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noun

Sorgfältige, filigrane Konstruktion; feine Verarbeitung, Feinheit des Baus

Careful, delicate construction; fine workmanship, delicacy of building.

Examples :

"The intricate carvings on the antique chest showed remarkable curiosity in their construction. "

Die komplizierten Schnitzereien auf der antiken Truhe zeigten eine bemerkenswerte Sorgfalt in ihrer Konstruktion.

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