Grammar fix
genuine interest
real interest
A strong feeling of wanting to know more about something or someone, and truly caring about it, not just pretending.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
She showed a genuine interest in learning about different cultures.
In my opinion, teachers who have a genuine interest in their students' progress can really make a difference in education.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: She has a genuine interest about art.
Say: She has a genuine interest in art.
'Interest IN' — not 'about'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Exhibited authentic curiosity' is stiff; 'take a genuine interest in' is natural.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
genuine interest
- in
- a
- show a
- take a