VERB
sorgen/ˈzɔʁɡn̩/to worry; to care (for); to provide (for)
sorgen is a German verb that means to worry, to care (for), or to provide (for). It is pronounced /ˈzɔʁɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sorgte" and the past participle is "gesorgt".
Definitions
1.to worry (about someone or something); to be concerned(emotion)
a.to be anxious or fearful about someone/something
Ich sorge mich um meine Tochter.—I worry about my daughter.
2.to provide for; to take care of; to ensure(responsibility)
a.to make sure that something happens or is available
Ich sorge dafür, dass alles rechtzeitig fertig wird.—I make sure that everything gets done on time.
b.to take care of someone; to look after
Die Eltern sorgen für ihre Kinder.—The parents care for their children.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | sorgen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | sorge |
| Present (du) | sorgst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | sorgt |
| Preterite (ich) | sorgte |
| Participle II | gesorgt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | sorgte |
| Imperative (singular) | sorg |
| Imperative (plural) | sorgt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sorgen" mean in English?
- "sorgen" means to worry, to care (for), or to provide (for). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "sorgen"?
- "sorgen" is pronounced /ˈzɔʁɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "sorgen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "sorgen" is "gesorgt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "sorgen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "sorgen" becomes "sorgte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "sorgen"?
- "sorgen" is a verb in German.
