to concern / as regards
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as regards ...
A formal expression used to introduce a topic or refer to it. It means roughly 'with regard to,' 'concerning,' or 'as far as ... is concerned.'
Was die Kosten anbelangt, müssen wir noch eine genaue Kalkulation erstellen.
As far as the costs are concerned, we still need to prepare an exact calculation.
to concern
To concern or be relevant to someone or something. This use is rarer and is considered elevated or outdated.
Diese neuen Regelungen belangen alle Mitarbeiter an.
These new regulations concern all employees.
The verb is used almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'was ... anbelangt' (as regards ...). It introduces a topic and often comes at the beginning of a sentence.
Was deine Frage anbelangt, kann ich sie noch nicht beantworten.
As far as your question is concerned, I can't answer it yet.
The expression 'was ... anbelangt' (as regards ...) forms a subordinate clause. The noun is in the accusative, and the verb 'anbelangt' comes at the end. The following main clause begins with the verb.
Was den neuen Plan anbelangt, bin ich noch skeptisch.
As far as the new plan is concerned, I'm still skeptical.
The expression 'was ... anbelangt' (as regards ...) belongs to formal written language and is often used in business or official texts. In spoken language, it often sounds stiff.
Was die finanziellen Details anbelangt, verweise ich auf den Geschäftsbericht.
As far as the financial details are concerned, I refer you to the annual report.
The direct use of 'anbelangen' in the sense of 'betreffen' (to concern) is very rare and is considered outdated or very elevated. It is now found almost only in old texts.
Diese Angelegenheit belangt mich nicht direkt an.
This matter does not concern me directly.
to concern / affect
„Betreffen“ is the neutral standard verb used when referring to a topic. „Anbelangen“ is used mainly in the formal expression „was ... anbelangt“. In everyday language, „betreffen“ is usually more appropriate, while „anbelangen“ has a more elevated tone.
Was die Kosten anbelangt, enthält der offizielle Bericht genaue Angaben.
As regards the costs, the official report contains precise information.
Was die Kosten betrifft, müssen wir noch miteinander sprechen.
As for the costs, we still need to discuss them.
