This is the 14710th most frequent German word.
neugierigen
"Neugierigen" means "curious" or "inquisitive" (referring to curious people).
In this instance, 'neugierigen' is used attributively as an adjective to characterize the 'Zuhörer' (listeners).
Ich habe eine Geschichte für die neugierigen Zuhörer vorbereitet.
I have prepared a story for the curious listeners.
Here, 'neugierigen' functions as an adjective describing the noun 'Kinder,' conveying the characteristic of curiosity.
Die neugierigen Kinder fragten den Lehrer nach der Bedeutung des Wortes.
The curious children asked the teacher about the meaning of the word.
'Neugierigen' here describes the noun 'Katze,' attributing curiosity to the cat.