concern
/kənˈsɜːn/noun
उच्चारण कन्सर्न
चिंता, फ़िक्र
Core wordPYP · asked 4 times
Asked in previous papers
as synonym
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[U, C] ~ (about/for/over sb/sth)
a feeling of worry, especially one that is shared by many people
चिंता, फ़िक्र
- There is concern about rising prices.
- Parents expressed concern over the lack of safe drinking water at school.
- There is growing concern about air pollution in the capital.
+ 2 more examples
- The doctor expressed concern over her high blood pressure.
- Villagers voiced their concern about the damaged bridge.
Synonyms worry anxiety disquiet unease apprehension
Opposite indifference unconcern calm
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[C]
something that is important to somebody; a responsibility
सरोकार, विषय
- That is not my concern.
- The safety of the students is the principal's first concern.
- Your marks are my concern, not your friend's.
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- For most families, the cost of schooling is a major concern.
- The environment is a matter of concern for all citizens.
Synonyms business affair responsibility matter interest
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[T] ~ sb/sth
to affect somebody; to involve somebody; to be about something
संबंधित होना; प्रभावित करना
- The story concerns a poor farmer.
- This notice concerns all students of the final year.
- The new rule concerns everyone who uses the library.
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- This chapter concerns the history of the Mughal period.
- The letter concerned a delay in the scholarship payment.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
concern about/over sth; concern for sb
Use about or over for the worry itself, and for when you care about the safety or welfare of a person.
चिंता के विषय के लिए 'about' या 'over' और किसी व्यक्ति की भलाई की फ़िक्र के लिए 'for' आता है।
- There is growing concern about air quality in Delhi.
- She showed great concern for her patients.
be concerned about/with sth
Be concerned about means to be worried; be concerned with means to be about or to deal with.
'Be concerned about' का अर्थ चिंतित होना है; 'be concerned with' का अर्थ किसी विषय से संबंधित होना है।
- Parents are concerned about the fee hike.
- This chapter is concerned with the Constitution.
concern + sb (verb)
As a verb it takes a direct object: a matter concerns someone when it affects or involves them.
Verb के रूप में इसके बाद सीधे object आता है: कोई मामला जिसे प्रभावित करे, वह उससे 'concerns' करता है।
- This notice concerns all students.
- It does not concern you.
as far as sb is concerned / to whom it may concern
As far as I am concerned gives a personal view; to whom it may concern opens a general formal letter.
'As far as I am concerned' निजी राय देता है; 'to whom it may concern' सामान्य औपचारिक पत्र की शुरुआत है।
- As far as I am concerned, the matter is closed.
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adjective + concern
seriousgrowingpublicgenuinedeep
- There is serious concern over the rising prices.
verb + concern
expressraisesharecauseease
- The doctor expressed concern over his weight loss.
concern + noun
grouplevelarea
- Food safety is an area of concern.
business / matter concern
a going concerna family concerna major concerna cause for concern
- The shop is a family concern run by three brothers.
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- Her main concern is to pass the interview.
उसकी मुख्य चिंता साक्षात्कार में सफल होना है।
- The villagers voiced their concern about the broken bridge.
ग्रामीणों ने टूटे पुल के बारे में अपनी चिंता जताई।
- This matter does not concern the principal.
यह मामला प्राचार्य से संबंधित नहीं है।
- The firm is a going concern with offices in four cities.
यह फ़र्म चालू कारोबार है जिसके चार शहरों में कार्यालय हैं।
- Radhika was concerned to hear that the train was late.
ट्रेन के देर से आने की बात सुनकर राधिका चिंतित हुई।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ I am concerned for my exam result.
✓ I am concerned about my exam result.
For is used with the person you worry about; the thing you worry about takes about.
जिस व्यक्ति की चिंता हो उसके साथ 'for' और जिस बात की चिंता हो उसके साथ 'about' आता है।
✗ The matter concerns to everyone.
✓ The matter concerns everyone.
Concern as a verb is transitive and takes no preposition.
Verb 'concern' सकर्मक है और इसके साथ preposition नहीं लगता।
✗ As far as I concern, the plan is good.
✓ As far as I am concerned, the plan is good.
The fixed phrase needs am concerned.
यह स्थिर वाक्यांश है और इसमें 'am concerned' आना चाहिए।
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§Grammar and usage
Concern about or over sth; concern for sb; concerned about sth (worried) and concerned with sth (connected with: 'The book is concerned with history').
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: 'concern about' या 'over sth'; 'concern for sb'; 'concerned about sth' (चिंतित) और 'concerned with sth' (संबंधित: 'The book is concerned with history')।
As far as I am concerned (in my opinion), to whom it may concern (used in formal letters when you do not know the reader's name).
'as far as I am concerned' (मेरी राय में), 'to whom it may concern' (औपचारिक पत्रों में जब पाठक का नाम न पता हो)।