Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Concern'

English Word: concern

Key Russian Translations:

• забота [zɐˈbotə] - [Informal, Care or Worry]
• беспокойство [bʲɪspɐˈkojstvə] - [Formal, Anxiety or Unease]
• интерес [ɪnʲtʲɪˈrʲes] - [Neutral, Interest or Involvement]

Frequency: High (Common in everyday and formal contexts)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate; varies by translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

забота: [zɐˈbotə]

Note on забота: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'о' sounds like a short 'o' in 'hot'.

беспокойство: [bʲɪspɐˈkojstvə]

Note on беспокойство: Stress on the third syllable. The 'е' is softened by the preceding 'б'.

интерес: [ɪnʲtʲɪˈrʲes]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Worry or Care (Emotional Concern)

Translation(s) & Context:

• забота - Used for personal care or concern for someone’s well-being.
• беспокойство - Used for a deeper sense of worry or anxiety, often in formal contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Её забота о детях трогает всех.

  Her concern for the children touches everyone.

• У меня вызывает беспокойство его здоровье.

  I am concerned about his health.

• Спасибо за вашу заботу.

  Thank you for your concern.

2. Interest or Involvement (Matter of Concern)

Translation(s) & Context:

• интерес - Used to express something of concern or interest, often in a neutral or professional tone.

Usage Examples:

• Этот вопрос представляет для нас интерес.

  This issue is of concern to us.

• Ваши интересы будут учтены.

  Your concerns will be taken into account.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

забота (Noun, Feminine): Regular declension in all cases.

беспокойство (Noun, Neuter): Regular declension, follows standard neuter noun patterns.

интерес (Noun, Masculine): Regular declension, follows standard masculine noun patterns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for забота:

• попечение
• внимание

Note: 'попечение' is more formal and often used in legal or caregiving contexts.

Antonyms for беспокойство:

• спокойствие
• уверенность

Related Phrases:

• проявлять заботу - To show concern or care for someone.
• вызывать беспокойство - To cause concern or worry.
• представлять интерес - To be of concern or interest.

Usage Notes:

• 'забота' is often used in personal, emotional contexts, implying care or responsibility, while 'беспокойство' emphasizes worry or unease, often in a more formal tone.
• 'интерес' as a translation for 'concern' is typically used in neutral or professional contexts to indicate something of importance or relevance.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between these translations, as they are not interchangeable.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'забота' to express formal or abstract concern (e.g., in business).
  Incorrect: Этот проект - моя забота.
  Correct: Этот проект представляет для меня интерес.
  Explanation: 'забота' implies personal care, while 'интерес' is appropriate for matters of interest or concern.
• Error: Using 'беспокойство' in casual, caring contexts.
  Incorrect: Спасибо за ваше беспокойство.
  Correct: Спасибо за вашу заботу.
  Explanation: 'беспокойство' sounds overly formal or negative in this context.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, expressing 'забота' (concern as care) is highly valued in personal relationships. It often implies a deep sense of responsibility and emotional involvement, reflecting the cultural emphasis on community and mutual support.

Related Concepts:

• сочувствие (Sympathy)
• тревога (Anxiety)
• внимание (Attention)