English–German

“worry” in German

German

Alsobangen · beunruhigen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɔɐ̯gə/

Example

Ich mache mir Sorgen um dich.

I'm worried about you.

Illustration for Sorge (worry)

How to say “worry” in German

“Worry” in German is Sorge.

A dark possibility keeps returning to the mind and weighs on attention.

Full entry for Sorge: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Sorge

Keine Sorge, das schaffen wir zusammen.

Don't worry, we'll accomplish it together.

Tips for using Sorge

  • The common phrase is sich Sorgen machen um plus the accusative, as in sich Sorgen um jemanden machen.

Other German words for “worry”

Ich bange um meine Freundin.

I worry about my girlfriend.

Die Nachricht beunruhigt mich.

The news worries me.

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