nieuwsgierig→ curiousDutch word meaning
"nieuwsgierig" is a A2-level Dutch word meaning "curious". Below you can find 16 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
16 stories
Example Sentences

Karaoke Night
Ze was een beetje nerveus maar ook nieuwsgierig.
She was a little nervous but also curious.

The Mysterious Package
Sarah voelde zich tegelijkertijd verward en nieuwsgierig.
Sarah felt confused and curious at the same time.

The Secret Admirer
Anna begon nieuwsgierig te worden naar deze mysterieuze persoon.
Anna started to feel curious about this mystery person.

The Anonymous Message
Emma voelde zich nieuwsgierig maar ook een beetje nerveus.
Emma felt curious but also a little nervous.

Video Meeting Fail
'Je kat is erg nieuwsgierig,' zei de baas met een glimlach.
'Your cat is very curious,' said the boss with a smile.

The Mysterious Footprints
Emma was bang, maar ook nieuwsgierig.
Emma felt scared but also curious.

The Unexpected Letter
Emma voelde zich tegelijk verward en nieuwsgierig.
Emma felt confused and curious at the same time.

Office Gossip
'Nee, wat is er gebeurd?' antwoordde Lisa nieuwsgierig.
'No, what happened?' Lisa replied curiously.

Setting Up Email
Ze was zeventig jaar oud, maar ze was erg nieuwsgierig naar technologie.
She was seventy years old, but she was very curious about technology.

The Secret Garden
Maar Mary was een nieuwsgierig kind dat niet van regels hield.
But Mary was a curious child who did not like rules.

Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack was nieuwsgierig en liep naar het enorme gebouw.
Jack was curious and walked toward the enormous building.

Learning to Code
Emma was altijd al nieuwsgierig geweest naar hoe websites en apps werden gemaakt.
Emma had always been curious about how websites and apps were made.

Adopting a Pet
Andere lagen rustig in de hoek en keken haar aan met nieuwsgierige ogen.
Others lay quietly in the corner, watching her with curious eyes.

The Smart Home
Hun tienjarige zoon Max was nieuwsgierig hoe het allemaal werkte.
Their son Max, who was ten years old, was curious about how it all worked.

The Cycling Tour
De café-eigenaar was nieuwsgierig naar hun reis.
The café owner was curious about their journey.

The Old Photograph
'Waarom niet?' vroeg Emma, nu nieuwsgierig.
'Why not?' Emma asked, curious now.
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