Norwegian Word of the Day
nysgjerrig
NYS-juh-ri • adjective — 31st of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: curious; eager to learn or find out more
Examples
- Barn er ofte veldig nysgjerrige.
(Children are often very curious.) - Jeg er nysgjerrig på hva som skjer.
(I am curious about what is happening.) - Hun ble nysgjerrig da hun hørte lyden.
(She became curious when she heard the sound.)
Synonyms
- interessert
- vitebegjærlig
- undersøkende
Antonyms
- likegyldig
- uinteressert
This word is commonly used to describe someone who wants to know more about a person, thing, or situation. It is very common in everyday conversation and can be used both positively and neutrally.
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