pflegen/ˈp͡fleːɡŋ̩/to care for; to nurse; to maintain
pflegen is a German verb that means to care for, to nurse, or to maintain. It is pronounced /ˈp͡fleːɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "pflegte" and the past participle is "gepflegt".
Definitions
1.to care for or look after someone who is ill, old, or needs help(health, caregiving)
a.to nurse or take care of someone
Sie pflegt ihre kranke Mutter seit Jahren.—She has been caring for her sick mother for years.
2.to maintain or keep something in good condition(maintenance)
a.to take care of something so that it stays in good shape
Er pflegt seinen Garten jeden Tag.—He tends to his garden every day.
3.to cultivate or habitually practice something (such as customs, language)(habit, custom, language)
a.to actively maintain or foster a habit or tradition
In dieser Region pflegt man noch alte Bräuche.—Old customs are still maintained in this region.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | pflegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | pflege |
| Present (du) | pflegst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | pflegt |
| Preterite (ich) | pflegte |
| Participle II | gepflegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | pflegte |
| Imperative (singular) | pflege |
| Imperative (plural) | pflegt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "pflegen" mean in English?
- "pflegen" means to care for, to nurse, or to maintain. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "pflegen"?
- "pflegen" is pronounced /ˈp͡fleːɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "pflegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "pflegen" is "gepflegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "pflegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "pflegen" becomes "pflegte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "pflegen"?
- "pflegen" is a verb in German.
