interessarsi
Interessarsi is a pronominal Italian verb meaning to become interested in something or someone, or to take an interest in a topic, activity, or person. It is used reflexively to indicate that the subject engages personally in the interest. The common construction uses the preposition a to mark the object of interest (interessarsi a qualcosa). In some contexts di can occur, but a is more standard.
Grammatical notes: interessarsi is a regular -arsi verb and forms with the auxiliary essere in compound tenses.
Usage notes: in everyday speech, the phrase non mi interessa is common for “I’m not interested,” using
Etymology: the verb derives from interesse, meaning “to be of interest” or “to concern,” with the reflexive