VERB
besorgen/bəˈzɔʁɡn̩/to get; to procure; to take care of
besorgen is a German verb that means to get, to procure, or to take care of. It is pronounced /bəˈzɔʁɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "besorgte" and the past participle is "besorgt".
Definitions
1.to get or obtain something (for oneself or someone else)(acquisition, errands)
a.to buy or fetch something
Kannst du bitte Brot beim Bäcker besorgen?—Can you please get bread from the bakery?
b.to obtain or procure something needed
Ich muss noch Geschenke für die Kinder besorgen.—I still have to get presents for the children.
2.to handle or take care of a task(take care of)
a.to carry out or handle a matter
Ich werde das für dich besorgen.—I'll take care of that for you.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | besorgen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | besorge |
| Present (du) | besorgst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | besorgt |
| Preterite (ich) | besorgte |
| Participle II | besorgt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | besorgte |
| Imperative (singular) | besorge |
| Imperative (plural) | besorgt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "besorgen" mean in English?
- "besorgen" means to get, to procure, or to take care of. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "besorgen"?
- "besorgen" is pronounced /bəˈzɔʁɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "besorgen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "besorgen" is "besorgt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "besorgen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "besorgen" becomes "besorgte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "besorgen"?
- "besorgen" is a verb in German.
