German · Emotions & Descriptions
"Worried" in German: besorgt
besorgt
Worried in German is besorgt. Say Ich bin besorgt um dich. A very common alternative is Ich mache mir Sorgen.
Late reply
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How to pronounce besorgt
Say it
beh-ZORGT
/bəˈzɔʁkt/
beh-ZORGT. Stress sorgt. Final t is crisp.
"Worried" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| besorgt | worried Adjective. | Adjective. |
| sich Sorgen machen | to worry Everyday verb phrase. | Everyday verb phrase. |
| beunruhigt | uneasy, worried Slightly softer/formal. | Slightly softer/formal. |
| besorgt um | worried about Preposition um. | Preposition um. |
How to use besorgt in real life
- 1Late reply
Ich bin besorgt, weil du nicht schreibst.
I'm worried because you're not writing.
Besorgt + weil.
- 2About health
Sie wirkt besorgt wegen des Befunds.
She seems worried about the results.
Wirkt besorgt.
- 3Parents' call
Mama klingt besorgt am Telefon.
Mom sounds worried on the phone.
Klingt besorgt.
Mistakes English speakers make with besorgt
Incorrect: Ich bin worry.
Correct: Ich bin besorgt. / Ich mache mir Sorgen.
Use besorgt or Sorgen machen.
Incorrect: Ich bin besorgt für dich (often)
Correct: Ich bin besorgt um dich.
Besorgt um is the usual preposition.
Good to know
Ich mache mir Sorgen is often more natural in speech than Ich bin besorgt, which can sound a touch formal or serious.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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ChatPal
Ich war besorgt—wo warst du?
I was worried—where were you?
You
Sorry! Der Zug hing. Du musst nicht besorgt sein.
Sorry! The train was stuck. You don't have to be worried.
ChatPal
Nächstes Mal schreib kurz, dann bin ich weniger besorgt.
Next time text briefly, then I'll be less worried.
You
Mach ich. Danke, dass du besorgt warst.
Will do. Thanks for being worried.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Worried" in German
How do you say I'm worried about you?
Ich bin besorgt um dich. / Ich mache mir Sorgen um dich.
Is sich Sorgen machen the same?
Same idea; often more conversational.
What preposition follows besorgt?
Usually um.
How do you say don't worry?
Mach dir keine Sorgen. / Sei nicht besorgt.
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