VERB
sorgen/ˈzɔʁɡn̩/to care for; to worry; to provide for
sorgen is a German verb that means to care for, to worry, or to provide for. It is pronounced /ˈzɔʁɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sorgte" and the past participle is "gesorgt".
Definitions
1.to be worried or anxious (about someone or something), often reflexive as 'sich sorgen'(emotional concern)
a.to be concerned about someone
Sie sorgt sich um ihre Kinder.—She worries about her children.
2.to take care of or provide for someone or something(taking care/responsibility)
a.to ensure something happens or someone is cared for
Er sorgte für das leibliche Wohl der Gäste.—He took care of the guests' physical well-being.
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 care for, to worry, 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.
