concerning
word · lemma: concern
/kənˈsɝnɪŋ/
kuhn-SUR-ning
/kənsˈɜːnɪŋ/
kuhn-SUR-ning
Definition
‘Concerning’ can mean 'about' or 'related to' something, or describe something that is worrying or causes concern.
Usage & Nuances
As a preposition, 'concerning' is formal and often replaces 'about' or 'regarding' in writing. As an adjective, 'concerning' describes something that causes worry. Be careful not to confuse the two uses. The adjective sense is more common in spoken English.
Spanish: relacionado con - preocupantePortuguese (BR): relacionado a - preocupantePortuguese (PT): relativo a - preocupanteChinese (Simplified): 关于 - 令人担忧 (令人担心)Chinese (Traditional): 關於 - 令人擔憂 (令人擔心)Hindi: संबंधित - चिंताजनकArabic: بخصوص - مثير للقلقBengali: সম্পর্কে - উদ্বেগজনকRussian: касательно - тревожныйJapanese: 〜について - 気がかりなVietnamese: liên quan đến - đáng lo ngạiKorean: 관하여 - 우려되는Turkish: ile ilgili - endişe vericiUrdu: سے متعلق - تشویشناکIndonesian: mengenai - mengkhawatirkan
Example Sentences
I have a question concerning the exam.
basic
The news was very concerning.
basic
She called the office concerning her appointment.
basic
That's really concerning—should we do something about it?
natural
Did you read the report concerning climate change?
natural
Her silence was a bit concerning, don't you think?
natural