Phrase · B2 · Neutral to formal · common in workplace discussions
raise a concern
rayz uh kuhn-SURN Stress the second syllable of concern; raise ends with a z sound.
Tell others about a possible problem or risk so that they can consider or address it.
izneti zabrinutost; ukazati na mogući problem
Use it
Mila raised a concern about the lack of time for testing.
She drew attention to a risk rather than simply worrying privately.
We raised our concerns with the manager before signing the agreement.
With introduces the person told; concerns can be plural.
Build the sentence
raise a concern about/over + issue · raise concerns with + person
Memory scene
A worry stays private until you put it on the meeting table for everyone to examine.
Watch out
Use raise, not rise: you raise a concern, but a concern arises. A person raising a concern usually expresses a worry; a report that raises concerns may instead cause people to worry. A concern is not necessarily a formal complaint.
Nearby language
Similarly means express a worry so that others hear it.
Can introduce any topic, including one that is not worrying.
Means formally register dissatisfaction, a stronger and more procedural action.
Make it yours
Na sastanku primećujete da plan ne ostavlja dovoljno vremena za proveru prevoda.