B1 Collocation 격식체

Bedenken äußern

to express concerns

To voice doubts or worries about something.

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문화적 배경

In Germany, 'Bedenken äußern' is not seen as being difficult. It is seen as 'Pflichtbewusstsein' (sense of duty). If you see a problem and don't say it, you are not doing your job. In Austria, people might use 'Bedenken äußern' but wrap it in more 'Konjunktiv II' (would/could) to sound even softer. Swiss business culture also values this phrase, especially regarding quality control and financial stability. News anchors use this phrase daily when reporting on politics, making it a key part of 'Tagesschau' vocabulary.

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The 'Leider' Sandwich

To sound extra polite, use 'leider' (unfortunately): 'Ich muss da leider Bedenken äußern.'

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Don't use 'sagen'

Saying 'Ich sage Bedenken' sounds very non-native. Always use 'äußern'.

To voice doubts or worries about something.

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The 'Leider' Sandwich

To sound extra polite, use 'leider' (unfortunately): 'Ich muss da leider Bedenken äußern.'

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Don't use 'sagen'

Saying 'Ich sage Bedenken' sounds very non-native. Always use 'äußern'.

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Constructive Criticism

In Germany, voicing concerns is seen as helping the project, not attacking the person.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct verb form and preposition.

Der Experte _______ Bedenken _______ den neuen Plan. (Present tense)

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: äußert / gegen

'Äußert' is the correct verb and 'gegen' is the standard preposition for opposing a plan.

Which sentence is the most professional way to express doubt in a meeting?

You think the deadline is too short.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ich möchte Bedenken hinsichtlich der Frist äußern.

This uses the formal collocation and the professional preposition 'hinsichtlich'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Wir bauen die Fabrik direkt am Fluss. B: Da muss ich __________________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Bedenken äußern

This is the standard professional response to a risky proposal.

Match the German phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Bedenken äußern - To voice concerns

These are the most accurate translations for the specific nuances.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct verb form and preposition. Fill Blank B1

Der Experte _______ Bedenken _______ den neuen Plan. (Present tense)

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: äußert / gegen

'Äußert' is the correct verb and 'gegen' is the standard preposition for opposing a plan.

Which sentence is the most professional way to express doubt in a meeting? Choose B1

You think the deadline is too short.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ich möchte Bedenken hinsichtlich der Frist äußern.

This uses the formal collocation and the professional preposition 'hinsichtlich'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Wir bauen die Fabrik direkt am Fluss. B: Da muss ich __________________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Bedenken äußern

This is the standard professional response to a risky proposal.

Match the German phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Bedenken äußern - To voice concerns

These are the most accurate translations for the specific nuances.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

Mostly, yes. In private life, it's used for very serious matters (like buying a car or marriage). For small things, use 'Ich bin nicht sicher'.

It's grammatically possible but rare. Usually, it's plural: 'Ich äußere Bedenken'.

'Bedenken' are specific worries about risks. 'Zweifel' is a more general feeling that something might be wrong or untrue.

No, it's often expected! It shows you are paying attention to the details.

관련 표현

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Zweifel anmelden

similar

To register doubts

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Einwände erheben

specialized form

To raise objections

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Kritik üben

builds on

To practice criticism

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Zustimmung finden

contrast

To find agreement

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Veto einlegen

specialized form

To cast a veto

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