For "curious" in a positive sense:
* Hoʻomaopopo (hoo-moh-oh-poh-poh): This translates to "to understand" or "to comprehend," and can imply a desire to learn and understand something.
* Nānā (nah-nah): This means "to look" or "to observe," and can suggest a curious or interested gaze.
* Hoʻokaʻaʻike (hoo-kah-ah-ee-kay): This means "to investigate" or "to explore," and implies a desire to learn more about something.
For "nosy" in a negative sense:
* Nānā ʻino (nah-nah ee-noh): This means "to look with malice," and can suggest a pejorative, intrusive gaze.
* ʻImi lohe (ee-mee loh-hey): This means "to seek out gossip" and can be used to describe someone who is excessively interested in the private lives of others.
* Hoʻopilikia (hoo-pee-lee-kee-ah): This means "to interfere" or "to meddle," and can be used to describe someone who is nosy and disruptive.
The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the speaker's intention.