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.
interest
'das Interesse' and 'das Anliegen' can both have to do with something that is important to a person. But 'Interesse' is broader: you can be interested in a topic, seek an advantage, or be interested in an offer. 'Anliegen' is used more when someone goes to another person with a wish, request, or problem. So it is often something you want to discuss or clarify. The words can be confused because an 'Anliegen' often comes from a personal interest. As a practical rule: 'Interesse' fits curiosity or benefit, while 'Anliegen' fits a concrete request or concern.
Beim Arzt hat Maria ihr Anliegen ruhig erklärt.
At the doctor's office, Maria calmly explained her concern.
Herr Müller hat großes Interesse an dem Projekt, weil es gut zu seiner Klasse passt.
Mr. Müller is very interested in the project because it fits his class well.