English word interested comes from English interest
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| interest | English (eng) | (countable) An involvement, claim, right, share, stake in or link with a financial, business, or other undertaking or endeavor.. (countable) Something one is interested in.. (obsolete, rare) Injury, or compensation for injury; damages.. (uncountable) A great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity. [from later 18th c.]. (uncountable) Attention that is given to [...] |
| interested | English (eng) | (now, _, rare) Motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving.. Having or showing interest.. Owning a share of a company. |