This is the 7199th most frequent Dutch word.
belangstelling
Interest.
Here, 'belangstelling' refers to an individual's interest or curiosity towards a specific topic or event.
Hij toonde veel belangstelling voor de kunstexpositie.
He showed a lot of interest in the art exhibition.
In this sentence, 'belangstelling' represents the intrigue or engagement stimulated in others by an activity or topic.
De professor wekte belangstelling voor wetenschap bij de studenten.
The professor sparked interest in science among the students.
Here, 'belangstelling' conveys the general lack of public attention or enthusiasm towards a subject or practice.