Kuryusidad (en. Curiosity)

/kuˌrju.siˈdad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An emotion or characteristic of the desire to know or learn about something.
His curiosity led him to new knowledge.
Ang kanyang kuryusidad ay nagdala sa kanya sa mga bagong kaalaman.
A natural desire to discover new information or experiences.
Children are full of curiosity about their surroundings.
Ang mga bata ay puno ng kuryusidad tungkol sa kanilang kapaligiran.
The state of being inquisitive or interested in things.
His curiosity paved the way for his success.
Ang kanyang kuryusidad ay naging daan sa kanyang tagumpay.

Etymology

derived from the English word 'curiosity'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Curiosity drives us to ask questions.
The desire to know things pushes us to seek information.
Ang kuryusidad ay nag-uudyok sa atin na magtanong.
Be curious.
Encourage oneself to ask and learn.
Maging mausisa.

Related Words

curious person
A person with a high level of curiosity who is motivated to ask and learn new things.
kuryusong tao
questioning
The process of seeking information or clarification about something.
pagtatanong

Slang Meanings

Investigation or inquiry due to interest.
I was so curious that I asked him what happened.
Sobrang kuryusidad ko, kaya't tinanong ko siya kung anong nangyari.
Eager to know everything.
I am so curious to know what’s inside his bag.
Kuryusidad na kuryusidad na akong malaman kung ano ang laman ng bag niya.