concern / request
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concern / request
A wish, request, or concern that you want to present to someone. It expresses a personal interest or worry.
Ich habe ein dringendes Anliegen, das ich mit der Geschäftsführerin besprechen muss.
I have an urgent concern that I need to discuss with the managing director.
'Das Anliegen' (concern/request) is the nominalization of the verb 'anliegen'. The verb means that something is important to someone or close to their heart. This origin explains the meaning of the noun as an important wish or request.
Es liegt mir an, dass wir eine gute Lösung finden.
It matters to me that we find a good solution.
'Anliegen' (concern/request) is often used with the verbs 'haben' (to have), 'vorbringen' (to bring up), or 'vortragen' (to present). You can also say 'sich um ein Anliegen kümmern' (to take care of a concern/request).
Ich habe ein persönliches Anliegen, das ich gerne vorbringen würde.
I have a personal concern that I would like to bring up.
The word 'Anliegen' (concern/request) is often used in formal or official contexts, for example in emails to authorities, in conversations with supervisors, or in customer service.
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ich schreibe Ihnen bezüglich eines dringenden Anliegens.
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to you regarding an urgent concern.
please
Bitte, as a polite request, is directed straight at someone and often names the desired action. An Anliegen refers more to the personally important matter or concern being presented; it can include a request. Use „bitte“ for the direct appeal and „Anliegen“ for the underlying issue.
Mein Anliegen ist, dass Sie meinen Antrag noch heute prüfen.
My concern is that you review my application today.
Bitte prüfen Sie meinen Antrag noch heute.
Please review my application today.
