die Besorgnis
Translation
concern, worry, anxiety, apprehension
Examples
Seine Besorgnis war unbegründet.
His concern was unfounded.
Die Nachricht erfüllte sie mit Besorgnis.
The news filled her with concern.
Es besteht kein Grund zur Besorgnis.
There is no reason for concern.
Grammar Patterns
((about/over sth.)) concern about/over sth. There is growing concern over the new law.
reason ((for sth.)) reason for concern There is no reason for concern.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sorge, Angst, Unruhe; Antonyms: Beruhigung (reassurance), Sorglosigkeit (carefreeness)
Etymology
From 'besorgen' (to take care of, to worry about) + '-nis' (suffix forming abstract nouns). It refers to the state of being worried.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-sorgen' as being 'full of sorrow/worry' ('Sorge'). The '-nis' suffix turns it into the abstract noun 'worry-ness'.