care
word
/ˈkɛɹ/
KAIR
/kˈeə/
KAIR
Definition
Attention and effort to do something correctly or to help someone. It can also mean feeling worried or interested about someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Often appears in phrases like 'take care', 'take care of', and 'care about'. Don't confuse with 'concern', which is more formal or serious. Can refer to physical health, emotional support, or attention to detail.
Spanish: cuidado - importar(se)Portuguese (BR): cuidado - importar(se)Portuguese (PT): cuidado - importar(se)Chinese (Simplified): 照顾 - 关心Chinese (Traditional): 照顧 - 關心Hindi: देखभाल - परवाह करनाArabic: رعاية - اهتمامBengali: পরিচর্যা - যত্ন - খেয়ালRussian: забота - уход - вниманиеJapanese: 世話 - 気遣い - 注意Vietnamese: chăm sóc - quan tâm - để ýKorean: 돌봄 - 관심 - 신경Turkish: ilgi - bakım - özenUrdu: پروا - خیال - دیکھ بھالIndonesian: perawatan - kepedulian - perhatian
Example Sentences
She always cares about her family.
basic
Please take care when crossing the street.
basic
The nurse takes care of the patients at night.
basic
I really care about what you think.
natural
Don't worry, I will take care of everything.
natural
You should really care for yourself more.
natural