English · Word Candidate

concern

/kənˈsɝn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: concerns · concerning

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điều ảnh hưởng đến phúc lợi hoặc hạnh phúc của một người

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Noun

Examples

Mark’s health was of great concern to Connie.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The placement of interest or worry on a subject.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Việc đặt sự quan tâm hoặc lo lắng vào một chủ đề

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Noun

Examples

Most people in Australia have no concern for the recent events in London.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến hoặc thuộc về; có tham chiếu hoặc kết nối với

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Verb

Examples

Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Kích thích bởi cảm xúc hoặc tình cảm

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Verb

Examples

A good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “concern” mean?

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.

Is “concern” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.