schaulustig
curious, gawking
Word details
- German meaning
- „Schaulustig“ beschreibt Personen, die sich an einem Unfall oder einer anderen unangenehmen Situation versammeln, um zuzusehen.
- English meaning
- "Curious onlookers" describes people who gather at an accident or other unpleasant situation to watch.
- Synonym
- neugierig
- German example
- Die schaulustigen Menschen behinderten die Rettungsarbeiten.
- English example
- The curious onlookers hindered the rescue efforts.
- Comparative
- schaulustigerSuperlative: am schaulustigsten
Related words
Example sentences with “schaulustig”
Die Schaulustigen versammelten sich. (The onlookers gathered.)
Frequently asked questions
Is it negative?
Yes, it often implies a voyeuristic or intrusive type of curiosity.