Nomen

das Bedenken

Translation

concern, doubt, misgiving, reservation

Ich habe Bedenken gegen diesen Plan.

I have concerns about this plan.

Er äußerte seine Bedenken ohne Zögern.

He voiced his concerns without hesitation.

Trotz einiger Bedenken wurde das Projekt genehmigt.

Despite some concerns, the project was approved.

to have concerns ((about sth.)) Bedenken ((gegen+4)) haben I have concerns about the proposal.

to voice concerns Bedenken äußern She voiced her concerns in the meeting.

Synonyms: Zweifel (doubt), Sorge (worry), Einwand (objection); Antonyms: Zuversicht (confidence), Vertrauen (trust)

From the prefix 'be-' (about) and 'denken' (to think). Literally 'to think about something', which leads to having concerns.

Think of 'be-thinking' something, i.e., thinking it over so much that you develop doubts or concerns.