Kilo Lingo

/konθeɾˈniɾ/

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Translation

to concern

Word origin

From Latin concernere ('to mix, sift together, have regard to'), from con- ('together') plus cernere ('to sift, distinguish').

Origin
Latin
Root
concernere
English cognates
concern, discern, certain

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular (defective)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

concierne.

This matter does not concern you.

concierne empleados.

The decision concerns all the employees.

concierne , prudente.

As far as money is concerned, be careful.

normas conciernen .

These rules concern safety.

concierne .

The problem concerns the whole community.

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This word is part of lesson 72.