concern / alarm
die Beunruhigung, die Beunruhigungen
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concern / alarm
A feeling of unease, worry, or fear that arises when someone perceives something unpleasant or a possible danger.
Die Beunruhigung über die steigenden Infektionszahlen war in der Bevölkerung deutlich zu spüren.
The concern about the rising number of infections was clearly felt among the population.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Beunruhigungen |
| genitive | der Beunruhigung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Beunruhigung | die Beunruhigungen |
| accusative | die Beunruhigung | die Beunruhigungen |
| dative | der Beunruhigung | den Beunruhigungen |
| genitive | der Beunruhigung | der Beunruhigungen |
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'Beunruhigung' (concern / alarm) is derived from 'beunruhigen' (to worry / to alarm) with the ending '-ung'. The ending turns the verb into a noun that refers to the process or its effect.
Die plötzliche Beunruhigung der Anwohner führte zu einer Bürgerversammlung.
The residents' sudden concern led to a public meeting.
Common collocations include 'Beunruhigung auslösen' (to cause concern), 'für Beunruhigung sorgen' (to cause concern), and 'Beunruhigung nimmt zu' (concern is increasing). The noun is often used with verbs that express a reaction or change.
Die unklaren Aussagen des Ministers sorgten in der Bevölkerung für Beunruhigung.
The minister's unclear statements caused concern among the population.
When the cause of the concern is mentioned, 'Beunruhigung' is often followed by 'über' (about) with the accusative. The structure is: 'Beunruhigung über etwas' (concern about something) or 'Beunruhigung über jemanden' (concern about someone).
Die Beunruhigung über die ungewöhnlichen Geräusche hielt bis zum nächsten Morgen an.
The concern about the unusual noises continued until the next morning.
