verb “worry”
Infinitiv worry; hien worries; Verg. worried; Part. Verg. worried; Ger. worrying
- to feel troubled or anxious
Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.
I can't help worrying about whether I locked the door when we left the house.
- to cause someone to feel anxious or distressed
The constant noise from the construction site worries the residents in the neighborhood.
- to bother or annoy someone persistently
The older kids at school keep worrying the younger ones for lunch money.
- to attack or shake by the throat, as a dog or wolf does to its prey
The farmer caught a stray dog worrying his chickens in the barnyard.
noun “worry”
Singular worry, Plural worries oder onzieleg
- a feeling of anxiety or concern
Her worry about the job interview kept her awake all night.
- a specific cause of anxiety or concern
His biggest worry was whether he would make it to the airport on time.