concern

Sorge, Besorgnis

Ein Gefühl der Sorge um jemanden oder etwas.

In einfachem Englisch: A feeling of worry about someone or something.

• His silence caused concern.
• There is growing concern about the missing children.
• The teacher expressed concern for her students’ safety.

So benutzt man es: concern about something (Parents expressed concern about road safety.); concern for someone/something (She showed concern for his health.)

Synonyme: worry, anxiety

Häufige Wendungen: express concern, deep concern, concern about something

Bedenken, Sorge

Eine Sorge oder ein mögliches Problem, das nach Ansicht einer Person beachtet werden muss.

In einfachem Englisch: A worry or possible problem that someone thinks needs attention.

• Cost is my main concern.
• Please tell us about any concerns you have.
• The inspection raised several safety concerns.

So benutzt man es: concern about something (My main concern about the plan is its cost.)

Synonyme: worry, problem, reservation

Häufige Wendungen: raise a concern, address a concern, safety concern

Angelegenheit, Belang

Etwas, das jemandem wichtig ist oder sein Leben betrifft.

In einfachem Englisch: Something that matters to someone or affects their life.

• That is none of your concern.
• Her main concern is the children’s education.
• These matters are of concern to all residents.

So benutzt man es: be of concern to someone (The changes are of concern to every employee.)

Synonyme: matter, interest, business

Häufige Wendungen: main concern, someone’s concern, concern of someone

Fürsorge, Anteilnahme

Mitgefühl und Interesse am Wohlergehen eines Menschen, verbunden mit dem Wunsch, ihm zu helfen oder ihn zu schützen.

In einfachem Englisch: A caring feeling that makes you want to help someone or protect them.

• Thank you for your concern.
• He showed genuine concern for the injured driver.
• Her voice was full of concern as she offered help.

So benutzt man es: concern for someone (Her concern for others is clear.)

Synonyme: care, sympathy, compassion

Gegenteile: indifference

Häufige Wendungen: show concern, genuine concern, concern for someone

Interesse, Sorge

Interesse an einem bestimmten Thema oder Sorge darüber.

In einfachem Englisch: Interest in or worry about a particular subject.

• He showed little concern for politics.
• Her concern with detail improved the design.
• Public concern about the issue has increased.

So benutzt man es: concern with something (His concern with accuracy shaped the report.); concern for something (They showed little concern for the environment.)

Synonyme: interest, attention, worry

Gegenteile: indifference

Häufige Wendungen: concern for something, concern with something, little concern

Unternehmen, Firma

Eine Firma oder andere Organisation, die geschäftlich tätig ist.

In einfachem Englisch: A company or other organization that does business.

• It is a small family concern.
• They sold the factory as a going concern.
• Several commercial concerns supported the exhibition.

Synonyme: business, company, firm, enterprise

Häufige Wendungen: going concern, commercial concern, large concern

beunruhigen, besorgen

Jemandem Sorgen machen oder ihn denken lassen, dass etwas Aufmerksamkeit braucht.

In einfachem Englisch: To make someone feel worried or think that something needs attention.

• His cough concerns me.
• The lack of clean water concerned the doctors.
• Does the recent fall in sales concern you?

Synonyme: worry, trouble

Gegenteile: reassure

Häufige Wendungen: concern someone deeply, concern us all, concern someone greatly

betreffen, sich beziehen auf

Ein bestimmtes Thema behandeln oder mit einer Person oder Angelegenheit zu tun haben.

In einfachem Englisch: To be about a particular subject or involve a particular person or matter.

• The letter concerns your application.
• These rules concern everyone who works here.
• The meeting concerned plans for the new library.

Synonyme: relate to, involve

Häufige Wendungen: concern something directly, concern someone personally