I have a concern vs I am concerned

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I have a concern' is used when you want to express that you possess a specific worry or issue. 'I am concerned' is used to convey that you are feeling worried or troubled about something.

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I have a concern

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that you possess a specific worry or issue.

This phrase is used when you want to communicate that you have a particular worry or problem that you would like to address or discuss.

Examples:

I have a concern about the project deadline.
She mentioned that she has a concern about the budget.
Do you have a concern about the safety measures?
If you have a concern, please feel free to share it with us.
He has a concern about the lack of communication in the team.

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I have a concern
And if I have a concern, I come to you.
The boys and I do it, but I have a concern...
I have a concern that in this instance, therefore, Mr Bossi does not come to us, as we would say under English law, with clean hands.
I have a concern in relation to the World Trade Organisation and a deal on agriculture which does not take into account the impact, for example, of deforestation in Brazil as it supplies beef to the European Union.
Do not trespass on my concerns, because I have a concern on this and on the issue of the Scotch-Ulster language and the extraordinary revival of this language.
I do have a concern or two.
I have a shared concern about the jobs of workers.
I do have a concern to bring up.
I also have a concern to express and a request to make.
Before we get started on our new project, I have a few concerns.
With reference to your engagement for the opera I have a great concern about your little weakness.
I have a great concern that we are trying to move away from the real issues here.
Look, I have a more pressing concern.
But I have a number of concerns about the Commission proposal.
To conclude, I have a few concerns about the protection of intellectual property rights and, in particular, of geographical indications - this has been mentioned several times.
I have a general concern about the political situation facing the European Union, which has come to light today in the context of the budget.
I have a different concern, however, which relates to the definition of priorities and the clear allocation of responsibilities.
"I have a slight concern in that I do see the opposition to our parades being partly influenced by internal competition between mainstream republicans and dissident republicans," he said.
Most of the proposals in this report are of course deserving of support, but I have a couple of concerns.
I have a business that might concern you.

Alternatives:

I am worried about
I am troubled by
I am bothered by
I am anxious about
I am uneasy about

I am concerned

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey that you are feeling worried or troubled about something.

This phrase is used when you want to express your feelings of worry or unease about a particular situation or issue.

Examples:

I am concerned about the impact of the new policy.
She is concerned about her friend's health.
Are you concerned about the upcoming exam?
He is concerned about the safety of the neighborhood.
They are concerned about the environment.

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Jul 8, 2019 ... Do you have any questions about child welfare? Ask a Question. I am concerned for a friend in my school ...

Alternatives:

I am worried about
I am troubled by
I am bothered by
I am anxious about
I am uneasy about

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