Bedenken

/bəˈdɛŋkn̩/

concerns, doubts, reservations

Ich habe einige Bedenken bezüglich des Projekts.

I have some concerns about the project.

formal

Concerns, doubts, or reservations about something, often related to potential risks or problems.

Die Bedenken der Investoren wurden in der Sitzung angesprochen.

The investors' concerns were addressed in the meeting.

Often used in formal or professional contexts, such as business, law, or finance.

formal

To have doubts or reservations about something (verb form: Bedenken haben).

Ich habe Bedenken, ob das Projekt rechtzeitig fertig wird.

I have doubts whether the project will be finished on time.

The verb form is commonly used in German to express skepticism or hesitation.

Collocations

Bedenken äußernto express concernsBedenken habento have doubtsBedenken zerstreuento dispel concerns

to dispel concerns

to express concerns

Use 'Bedenken' in formal or professional settings, while 'Zweifel' is more common in casual conversation.

The verb form 'Bedenken haben' is commonly used to express doubts or reservations.

From Middle High German 'bedenken' (to think about), derived from 'be-' (intensive prefix) + 'denken' (to think).

In formal contexts, 'Bedenken' is often used to express professional or legal concerns. In everyday speech, 'Zweifel' (doubts) is more common.

be-

intensive prefix

prefix

denken

to think

root

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