versorgen/fɛɐ̯ˈzɔʁɡn̩/to provide; to supply; to take care of
versorgen is a German verb that means to provide, to supply, or to take care of. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈzɔʁɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "versorgte" and the past participle is "versorgt".
Definitions
1.to provide or supply someone/something with what is needed(supply/provide)
a.to provide someone with something needed
Die Eltern versorgen ihre Kinder mit Essen und Kleidung.—The parents provide their children with food and clothing.
b.to supply with materials or resources
Die Firma versorgt die Stadt mit Strom.—The company supplies the city with electricity.
2.to take care of someone, especially in daily needs or when they are sick/elderly(care for)
a.to care for someone who is not able to care for themselves
Die Krankenschwester versorgt die Patienten im Krankenhaus.—The nurse takes care of the patients in the hospital.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | versorgen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | versorge |
| Present (du) | versorgst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | versorgt |
| Preterite (ich) | versorgte |
| Participle II | versorgt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | versorgte |
| Imperative (singular) | versorg |
| Imperative (plural) | versorgt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "versorgen" mean in English?
- "versorgen" means to provide, to supply, or to take care of. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "versorgen"?
- "versorgen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈzɔʁɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "versorgen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "versorgen" is "versorgt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "versorgen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "versorgen" becomes "versorgte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "versorgen"?
- "versorgen" is a verb in German.
