Worry about Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɝi/ /əˈbaʊt
WURR-ee uh-BOWT
wˈʌɹi/ /ɐbˈaʊt
WURR-ee uh-BOWT
Definition
To feel anxious or concerned about something that might happen, or is happening.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for minor daily concerns or serious fears. Common collocations are 'don't worry about it' (to reassure) and 'nothing to worry about.' Used with topics or people, e.g., 'worry about money,' 'worry about my friend.' Informal, neutral tone.
Spanish: preocuparse por - preocuparse dePortuguese (BR): preocupar-se comPortuguese (PT): preocupar-se comChinese (Simplified): 担心Chinese (Traditional): 擔心Hindi: चिंता करनाArabic: يقلق بشأنBengali: চিন্তা করা - উদ্বেগ করাRussian: беспокоиться о - волноваться оJapanese: 心配するVietnamese: lo lắng vềKorean: 걱정하다Turkish: endişelenmek - kaygılanmakUrdu: فکر کرنا - پریشان ہوناIndonesian: lo lắng về - bận tâm về
Example Sentences
Don't worry about your homework. I'll help you.
basic
I always worry about my family when they travel.
basic
Try not to worry about things you can't change.
basic
People worry about money all the time, but it's not everything.
natural
If you're late, don't worry about it. Just text me.
natural
There's nothing to worry about—everything went well.
natural