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besorgt

English translation of besorgt

concerned

The German word "besorgt" is an adjective that is used to describe a feeling of worry, anxiety, or concern. It can be used to express that someone is troubled or uneasy about a particular situation or issue. For example, you might say "Ich bin besorgt über die aktuelle politische Lage" (I am concerned about the current political situation).


Example sentences using: besorgt

Er ist besorgt um seine Familie.

English translation of Er ist besorgt um seine Familie.

He is worried about his family.

In this sentence, 'besorgt' is used to express concern or worry about something or someone. The phrase 'um seine Familie' indicates what or whom the subject is worried about.

Ich habe das Geschenk besorgt.

English translation of Ich habe das Geschenk besorgt.

I got the present.

Here, 'besorgt' is used in a context not related to worry or concern. Instead it means to get, fetch or arrange something. 'das Geschenk' tells us what has been got or arranged.

Sie scheint sehr besorgt zu sein.

English translation of Sie scheint sehr besorgt zu sein.

She seems to be very worried.

In this case, 'besorgt' is incorporated into a sentence structure 'scheint...zu sein' which means 'seems to be'. The adverb 'sehr' amplifies the degree of worry.

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