Die Sorge
Example: Die Sorge um die Umwelt wächst bei vielen Menschen täglich.
Definition
"Die Sorge" refers to a feeling of worry or concern about something, often related to important or troubling matters. For example, it describes the emotional state of caring deeply or being anxious about issues such as the environment or personal wellbeing.
Etymology
The word "die Sorge" comes from the Old High German word 'sorga', which means care or anxiety. Its roots trace back to Proto-Germanic *surgō, connected to feelings of grief or trouble. Did you know? The word also shares a distant connection with the English word 'sorrow', highlighting their shared origins in expressing distress.
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"Die Sorge" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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