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Interesse
/ɪn.təˈʁɛ.sə/
interest
Ich habe großes Interesse an diesem Projekt.
I have a great interest in this project.
neutral
a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone
Sein Interesse an Kunst ist beeindruckend.
His interest in art is impressive.
Das Thema weckte ihr Interesse.
The topic sparked her interest.
Used in both personal and professional contexts.
neutral
a thing or person that arouses such a feeling
Die neue Ausstellung ist ein großes Interesse für die Besucher.
The new exhibition is a major interest for visitors.
Often used in plural form ('Interessen') when referring to multiple things.
Finance
formal
a stake or share in an enterprise, especially financial
Er hat ein finanzielles Interesse an dem Unternehmen.
He has a financial interest in the company.
Common in legal and business contexts.
Collocations
Interesse an etwas habento have an interest in somethingein gemeinsames Interessea common interestInteressen vertretento represent interests
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Pro Tip
Plural vs. Singular
Use 'Interessen' (plural) when referring to multiple things or people that someone is interested in, e.g., 'Sie hat viele Interessen.' Use 'Interesse' (singular) for a general feeling or a specific thing, e.g., 'Mein Interesse gilt der Wissenschaft.'
Gold Rule
Context Matters
In financial contexts, 'Interesse' often refers to a stake or share. In everyday language, it usually means a feeling of curiosity or concern.
Word Origin
From Latin *interesse* ('to matter, be of importance'), from *inter* ('between') + *esse* ('to be').
Usage Notes
Used in both singular and plural forms. In plural, it often refers to multiple concerns or stakes (e.g., 'wirtschaftliche Interessen' = economic interests).
Word Breakdown
inter-
between
prefix-esse
to be
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