besorgt

worried, concerned, anxious

adjective be-ZORKT Rare

Usage Note

besorgt is one of the most everyday words for concerned or worried. Besorgte Eltern (concerned parents), sich besorgt zeigen (to show concern) are extremely common. It is milder than ängstlich (anxious) and implies active caring attention.

Examples

"Besorgt beobachtete er, wie sein Sohn immer stiller wurde."

Natural Translation

Worried, he observed how his son became ever quieter.

Literal Translation

Worried observed he, how his son ever quieter became.

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