B1 Collocation 正式

Bedenken äußern

to express concerns

意思

To voice doubts or worries about something.

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文化背景

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'.

意思

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.

自我测试

Fill in the correct verb form and preposition.

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

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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 __________________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Bedenken äußern

This is the standard professional response to a risky proposal.

Match the German phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Bedenken äußern - To voice concerns

These are the most accurate translations for the specific nuances.

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Fill in the correct verb form and preposition. Fill Blank B1

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

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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 __________________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Bedenken äußern

This is the standard professional response to a risky proposal.

Match the German phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Bedenken äußern - To voice concerns

These are the most accurate translations for the specific nuances.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

4 个问题

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.

相关表达

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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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