interested
word · lemma: interest
/ˈɪntɝəstəd/, /ˈɪntɝɪstɪd/, /ˈɪntɹəstɪd/, /ˈɪntɹɪstɪd/
IN-trest-id
/ˈɪntɹəstɪd/
IN-trest-id
Definition
Feeling that you want to know more about something or want to take part in it.
Usage & Nuances
Often used before 'in' + noun or verb-ing: 'interested in sports', 'interested in learning'. Can describe feelings about people, topics, or activities. Do not confuse with 'interesting,' which describes something that attracts attention.
Spanish: interesado - interesadaPortuguese (BR): interessado - interessadaPortuguese (PT): interessado - interessadaChinese (Simplified): 感兴趣Chinese (Traditional): 感興趣Hindi: रुचि है - रुचिकरArabic: مهتمBengali: আগ্রহী - উৎসাহীRussian: заинтересованныйJapanese: 興味があるVietnamese: quan tâmKorean: 관심 있는Turkish: ilgi duyan - ilgiliUrdu: دلچسپ رکھتے ہیں - دلچسپی رکھنے والاIndonesian: tertarik
Example Sentences
I am interested in history.
basic
Are you interested in joining the club?
basic
She is interested in learning English.
basic
I'm really interested in what you have to say.
natural
If you're interested, I can send you more details.
natural
He didn't look interested during the meeting.
natural