забо́та

fairly common #1942C1

nounfeminineinanimateuncountable

1.
care, concern (for someone), looking after
Забо́та о детях лежи́т на ба́бушке.
Looking after the children is the grandmother's job.
With о ком? о чём? - care for someone or something.
2.
worry, anxiety, trouble
У меня́ сейча́с мно́го забо́т.
I have a lot of worries right now.
Often in the plural: заботы = worries, things to attend to.

Examples

Её поведе́ние - э́то моя́ гла́вная забо́та.
Her behavior is my primary concern.
Она вверила детей заботе бабушки.
She entrusted the children to their grandmother's care.
У меня на уме́ много забо́т.
I have things on my mind.
Э́то не твоя́ забо́та.
That's none of your concern.
Э́то еди́нственная моя́ забо́та.
That's my sole concern.
Она жила без трево́г и забо́т.
She has led a very sheltered life.
Молодняк требует особого внимания и заботы.
Young animals require special attention and care.
Мать Тома сильно больна́, а на рабо́те поджима́ют сро́ки, поэтому сейчас у него много забо́т.
With his mother very sick and a tight deadline at work, Tom has a lot on his plate at the moment.