VERB
sorgen/ˈzɔʁɡn̩/to worry; to care; to provide
sorgen is a German verb that means to worry, to care, or to provide. It is pronounced /ˈzɔʁɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sorgte" and the past participle is "gesorgt".
Definitions
1.to worry (about something); to be concerned(emotion)
a.to be anxious or troubled about someone or something
Sie sorgt sich um die Gesundheit ihrer Mutter.—She worries about her mother's health.
2.to ensure; to take care (of something); to provide (for)(provide/care)
a.to make sure that something happens; to provide for someone or something
Die Eltern sorgen für ihre Kinder.—The parents take care of 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, or to provide. 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.
