VERB
versorgen/fɛɐ̯ˈzɔʁɡn̩/to provide; to supply; to care for
versorgen is a German verb that means to provide, to supply, or to care for. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈzɔʁɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "versorgte" and the past participle is "versorgt".
Definitions
1.to provide with something needed(general)
a.to supply someone with necessities (food, goods, etc.)
Die Familie versorgt ihre Großeltern mit allem, was sie brauchen.—The family provides their grandparents with everything they need.
2.to care for (someone), especially in practical or medical settings(caregiving)
a.to take care of someone who is ill or in need
Die Krankenschwester versorgt die Patienten rund um die Uhr.—The nurse takes care of the patients around the clock.
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 care for. 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.
