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preoccupation in German

preoccupation in German is Anliegen, Beschäftigtsein, Besorgnis — preoccupation means something that dominates a person's thoughts and attention, often to the exclusion of other things.

preoccupation in German

Anliegen
noun
The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
Beschäftigtsein
noun
The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
Besorgnis
noun
The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
Präokkupation
noun
The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
Sorge
noun
The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
Vertieftsein
noun
The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.

What does "preoccupation" mean?

  1. noun Something that dominates a person's thoughts and attention, often to the exclusion of other things.
    "His main preoccupation these days is finishing the novel."
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preoccupation in a sentence

  • His main preoccupation these days is finishing the novel.
  • A preoccupation with money can strain relationships.

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What is "preoccupation" in German?

"preoccupation" in German is Anliegen, Beschäftigtsein, Besorgnis. preoccupation means: Something that dominates a person's thoughts and attention, often to the exclusion of other things.

How do you use "preoccupation" in a sentence?

Example: "His main preoccupation these days is finishing the novel." In German, "preoccupation" is Anliegen, Beschäftigtsein, Besorgnis.

Are there other ways to say "preoccupation" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "preoccupation": Anliegen, Beschäftigtsein, Besorgnis, Präokkupation, Sorge, Vertieftsein.

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