nysgerrighed

Danish

Etymology

Compound of nys +‎ gerrig +‎ -hed.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈnysˌɡæɐ̯ˀiˌheðˀ]

Noun

nysgerrighed c (singular definite nysgerrigheden, not used in plural form)

  1. curiousity
    Synonyms: videlyst, videbegærlighed
  2. inquisitiveness
  3. nosiness
    Synonyms: nyfigenhed, snagen

References

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