Pflege/ˈp͡fleːɡə/care; nursing; maintenance
Pflege is a German noun that means care, nursing, or maintenance. It is pronounced /ˈp͡fleːɡə/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the act of caring for someone who is sick, elderly, or in need of help(personal health, social work)
a.nursing and support for the ill or elderly
Die Pflege älterer Menschen ist eine wichtige Aufgabe.—Caring for elderly people is an important task.
2.maintenance or upkeep of objects or things(maintenance)
a.taking care of something to keep it in good condition
Die regelmäßige Pflege des Autos verlängert seine Lebensdauer.—Regular maintenance of the car extends its lifespan.
3.cultivation or tending (of plants, fields, etc.)(gardening, agriculture)
a.systematic care to promote healthy growth
Die Pflege des Gartens nimmt viel Zeit in Anspruch.—Looking after the garden takes a lot of time.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Pflege | — |
| Genitive | der Pflege | — |
| Dative | der Pflege | — |
| Accusative | die Pflege | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Pflege" mean in English?
- "Pflege" means care, nursing, or maintenance. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Pflege"?
- "Pflege" is pronounced /ˈp͡fleːɡə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Pflege" der, die, or das?
- "Pflege" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Pflege"?
- "Pflege" is a noun in German.
