interested
gb/ˈɪntɚˌɛstɪd/ us/ˈɪntɚˌɛstɪd/
A2
English
~ 1300
érdekel, kíváncsi, érdeklődik, érdekelt, érdekelt fél
A2
1
Usage pattern:
interested in [something]
She is very interested in ancient history.
Nagyon érdekli az ókori történelem.
I'm interested in hearing your opinion.
Kíváncsi vagyok a véleményedre.
They seemed genuinely interested in the project.
He's interested in learning Spanish.
We are interested in how the system works.
Learner examples
I am interested in music.
Érdekel a zene.
She is interested in books.
Érdeklik a könyvek.
We are interested in the game.
He is interested in animals.
They are interested in English.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'interested' with 'interesting'. 'Interested' describes how someone feels; 'interesting' describes the thing that causes the feeling.
Meaning
wanting to know or learn
Collocations
interested in politics
|interested in learning
|interested in science
|interested in history
Synonyms
curious (Implies a strong desire to know, sometimes without a specific purpose.)
Antonyms
uninterested (Means not caring about or not wanting to know about something.)
Themes
emotions
|learning
|daily life
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Wanting to know more about something.
Showing curiosity or concern about something; wanting to know more.
B2
2
érdekelt
B2
érdekelt fél
B2
Usage pattern:
an interested party/person
As an interested party, she had to declare her conflict of interest.
Érdekelt félként be kellett jelentenie az összeférhetetlenségét.
The lawyer represented all interested persons in the case.
Az ügyvéd az ügyben érdekelt valamennyi személyt képviselte.
Only interested shareholders were invited to the meeting.
Learner examples
He is an interested party in the deal.
Ő érdekelt fél az üzletben.
They are interested persons in the case.
Ők érdekelt személyek az ügyben.
She is an interested shareholder.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'interested' here with 'curious'; in this meaning it refers to having a personal connection or benefit, not a desire to know.
Meaning
having a personal stake
Collocations
interested party
|interested person
|interested shareholder
Synonyms
involved (Suggests active participation or connection, not necessarily for personal gain.)
Antonyms
disinterested (Means having no personal stake and able to be impartial.)
Themes
business
|law
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Having something to gain or lose from a situation.
Having a personal advantage, involvement, or benefit in a situation or outcome.
Grammar
Dictionary form
interested
IPA
GB/ˈɪntɚˌɛstɪd/
US/ˈɪntɚˌɛstɪd/
Syllables & stress
in - ter - ested (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: interested
Word family
Core family
interest
noun A2
interesting
adjective A2
Related words
interestingly
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
uninterested
adjective B2
uninteresting
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
disinterested
adjective
disinterest
noun
Expressions
interested in
1/ˈɪntɚˌɛstɪd ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
showing curiosity about something
Wanting to know more about or be involved with something.
Examples
- She is interested in photography.
- Are you interested in joining our club?
interested party
1/ˈɪntɚˌɛstɪd pˈɑɹti/
fixed phrase
person with a personal stake
A person who has something to gain or lose from a situation.
Examples
- The contract must be signed by all interested parties.
- As an interested party, he could not make an impartial decision.