VERB
sorgen/ˈzɔʁɡn̩/to care (for); to provide; to worry
sorgen is a German verb that means to care (for), to provide, or to worry. It is pronounced /ˈzɔʁɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sorgte" and the past participle is "gesorgt".
Definitions
1.to care for someone or something; to see that something is taken care of(take care of someone/something)
a.to look after, provide for
Die Eltern sorgen für ihre Kinder.—The parents take care of their children.
2.to lead to, to cause(cause; result in something)
a.to bring about, to ensure that something happens
Das neue Gesetz sorgt für mehr Sicherheit.—The new law provides for more safety.
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 provide, or to worry. 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.
