German Conversation · Level 96
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German word
besorgt
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈzɔɐ̯kt/
Meaning
- adjectiveworried
Example
Sie ist besorgt um ihren Sohn.
She is worried about her son.
More examples
Sie wirkt besorgt über die bevorstehende Präsentation.
She seems worried about the upcoming presentation.
Core concept
A person's attention stays fixed on someone or something at risk, with unease replacing calm.
Common phrases
besorgt um
worried about ___
besorgt über
worried about ___
besorgt aussehen
look worried
Similar words
beunruhigt: Feeling unsettled by the possibility of something bad happening.
nervös: Tense and jittery, with a restless mind or body.
ängstlich: Deeply fearful and troubled by a possible threat.
unruhig: Restless and unable to remain calm or focused.
Definition in German
Unruhe oder Beklommenheit empfinden, weil man an mögliche negative Folgen denkt.
Word origin
Besorgt developed from the past participle of besorgen, formed with be- from sorgen 'care or worry'; Sorge comes from an inherited Germanic root.
Usage tips
- The pattern besorgt sein um requires the accusative, so the phrase is um ihren Sohn rather than a direct English-style object.