Signification
To make someone interested in something.
Contexte culturel
In German universities, 'Neugier' is considered the primary requirement for a student. Professors often say that their job is not to teach facts, but to 'Neugier wecken'. Shows like 'Sendung mit der Maus' or 'Terra X' are famous for their ability to 'Neugier wecken' across all age groups, using mystery to explain complex science. German ads often use 'Teaser' campaigns that reveal very little information initially, specifically designed to 'Neugier wecken' before a big product launch. While 'Neugier wecken' is positive, being 'zu neugierig' (too curious/nosy) is often seen as a breach of 'Privatsphäre' (privacy) in Germany.
Use with Possessives
It sounds most natural when you say 'meine/deine Neugier wecken' rather than just 'Neugier wecken'.
Don't use 'aufwecken'
Even though 'aufwecken' is common for people, for curiosity, stick to 'wecken'.
Signification
To make someone interested in something.
Use with Possessives
It sounds most natural when you say 'meine/deine Neugier wecken' rather than just 'Neugier wecken'.
Don't use 'aufwecken'
Even though 'aufwecken' is common for people, for curiosity, stick to 'wecken'.
Marketing Context
If you work in marketing, this is a 'power phrase' to use in meetings to sound more native.
The 'Gier' part
Remember that 'Gier' is usually bad, but in 'Neugier', it's the engine of learning!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'wecken'.
Das neue Spiel hat meine Neugier ______.
The sentence is in the Perfect tense (hat + Partizip II). The Partizip II of 'wecken' is 'geweckt'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'The teacher piques the students' curiosity'?
'Neugier' is a feminine noun and requires the article 'die'.
Match the German phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common collocations related to interest.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Warum liest du dieses Buch? B: Der Titel hat meine ______ ______.
The phrase 'Neugier geweckt' fits perfectly in this context of explaining why one is reading a book.
In which situation would you use 'Neugier wecken'?
Select the best context:
Marketing is all about piquing the curiosity of potential customers.
Use the correct possessive pronoun.
Du erzählst so wenig von deinem Urlaub. Das weckt ______ (my) Neugier!
'Neugier' is feminine Accusative, so 'meine' is correct.
🎉 Score : /6
Aides visuelles
Neugier vs. Interesse
Banque d exercices
6 exercicesDas neue Spiel hat meine Neugier ______.
The sentence is in the Perfect tense (hat + Partizip II). The Partizip II of 'wecken' is 'geweckt'.
How do you say 'The teacher piques the students' curiosity'?
'Neugier' is a feminine noun and requires the article 'die'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations related to interest.
A: Warum liest du dieses Buch? B: Der Titel hat meine ______ ______.
The phrase 'Neugier geweckt' fits perfectly in this context of explaining why one is reading a book.
Select the best context:
Marketing is all about piquing the curiosity of potential customers.
Du erzählst so wenig von deinem Urlaub. Das weckt ______ (my) Neugier!
'Neugier' is feminine Accusative, so 'meine' is correct.
🎉 Score : /6
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business report.
Yes! This is a common way to say 'My curiosity has been piqued.'
Neugier is more about wanting to know a specific secret or fact. Interesse is broader.
It is a weak (regular) verb: wecken, weckte, geweckt.
No, you don't 'wecken' a person's curiosity if you mean you are waking them up from sleep. Use 'jemanden wecken' for that.
Yes, 'Neugier' is the direct object of 'wecken'.
Yes, that is a more formal synonym, often used in literature.
That would be 'Neugier befriedigen' or 'Neugier stillen'.
Yes, always '{die|f} Neugier'.
Rarely. It's almost always about positive interest or neutral mystery.
There isn't a direct opposite, but you could say 'Langeweile erzeugen' (to create boredom).
Yes, very common, especially when talking about movies, books, or news.
Yes, 'Neugierde' is a slightly longer, equally correct version of 'Neugier'.
It's 'wecken' (to wake someone else). 'Wachen' means to be awake or to guard.
Expressions liées
Interesse wecken
similarTo pique interest
Neugierig machen
synonymTo make curious
Wissbegierde anregen
specialized formTo stimulate the thirst for knowledge
Aufmerksamkeit erregen
similarTo attract attention
Jemanden bei der Stange halten
builds onTo keep someone engaged
Lust auf mehr machen
similarTo make someone want more
