pflegen/ˈp͡fleːɡŋ̩/to care for; to maintain; to nurse
pflegen is a German verb that means to care for, to maintain, or to nurse. It is pronounced /ˈp͡fleːɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "pflegte" and the past participle is "gepflegt".
Definitions
1.to look after or provide care for someone, especially when they are ill, old, or in need(health, care)
a.to care for a sick or elderly person
Sie pflegt ihre Großmutter seit Jahren zu Hause.—She has been caring for her grandmother at home for years.
2.to maintain, cultivate, or keep up (a tradition, a relationship, etc.)(maintenance, habit)
a.to maintain a friendship or habit
Er pflegt gute Kontakte zu seinen alten Kollegen.—He maintains good relationships with his old colleagues.
3.to keep something in good condition or take thoughtful care(general use)
a.to maintain and look after an object
Sie pflegt ihren Garten mit viel Liebe.—She takes care of her garden with great affection.
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 maintain, or to nurse. 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.
