noun
worry, concern
B1
'Sorge' means worry or concern. It is a feminine noun (die Sorge). Plural is Sorgen. Declension: nominative die Sorge (sg), genitive der Sorge (sg), plural nominative die Sorgen, dative den Sorgen. Often used with 'um' (Sorge um jemanden) to express concern; countable in plural.
Examples
Ihre größte Sorge ist, dass die Prüfungen schwer werden.
Her biggest concern is that the exams will be difficult.
Die Nachbarn äußerten ihre Sorge, dass das Gebäude unsicher war, nachdem Risse entdeckt wurden.
The neighbors expressed their concern that the building was unsafe after cracks were discovered.
Die ständige Sorge um die Zukunft macht ihn müde.
Constant worry about the future is making him tired.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a person holding their head with a heavy stone labeled 'Sorge' on it.
Sounds a bit like 'sore gee' — think of a sore feeling = worry.
Die Sorge — remember feminine 'die' by thinking 'the (die) heavy feeling' (feminine).
Notes
Sorge can mean both a general feeling of worry and a practical concern or responsibility (e.g., 'für etwas Sorge tragen'). Watch for collocations like 'sich Sorgen machen' (to worry).