lo lắng

/loˈlaŋ/
adjective★Intermediate
informal

Feeling anxious, worried, or nervous about something, often due to uncertainty or concern about the future.

Mẹ của tôi luôn lo lắng khi con đi du lịch xa.

My mother is always worried when I travel far away.

Lo lắng làm tôi không thể ngủ được.

Anxiety keeps me from sleeping.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to express emotional distress or concern about a situation or person.

Collocations

lo lắng vềworried aboutlo lắng quátoo worriedlo lắng không ngủ đượctoo anxious to sleep

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

lo lắng quáphrase
too worried
lo lắng không ngủ đượcphrase
too anxious to sleep

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Lo lắng' is often used with 'về' to specify the cause of worry, e.g., 'lo lắng về việc làm' (worried about work).

⚡Gold Rule

Emotional Context

This phrase is used to describe a state of emotional distress, not physical discomfort.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'lo' (worry) and 'lắng' (to be concerned or anxious), emphasizing a state of emotional distress.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations to express concern or anxiety about a situation or person. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

lo
worry
root
+
lắng
to be concerned or anxious
root
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