VERB
kümmern/ˈkʏmɐn/to take care (of); to look after; to be concerned (about)
kümmern is a German verb that means to take care (of), to look after, or to be concerned (about). It is pronounced /ˈkʏmɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kümmerte" and the past participle is "gekümmert".
Definitions
1.to take care of someone/something; to be responsible for(responsibility/care)
a.to ensure that something is done/attended to
Kannst du dich um das Abendessen kümmern?—Can you take care of dinner?
2.to be concerned or interested in something (often with negation)(concern/interest)
a.to care about
Er kümmert sich nicht um die Meinung der anderen.—He doesn't care about others' opinions.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kümmern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kümmere |
| Present (du) | kümmerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kümmert |
| Preterite (ich) | kümmerte |
| Participle II | gekümmert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kümmerte |
| Imperative (singular) | kümmere |
| Imperative (plural) | kümmert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kümmern" mean in English?
- "kümmern" means to take care (of), to look after, or to be concerned (about). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kümmern"?
- "kümmern" is pronounced /ˈkʏmɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kümmern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kümmern" is "gekümmert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kümmern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kümmern" becomes "kümmerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kümmern"?
- "kümmern" is a verb in German.
