sorgen
A1#220Hear it
verb
- to take care of, to care for, to look after
- to bring about, to ensure, to cause [with für+ accusative) ‘something’] (a result or incident
- to worry, to be worried
Forms
Present
| I | sorge |
|---|---|
| you | sorgst |
| he, she, it | sorgt |
| we | sorgen |
| you (plural) | sorgt |
| they | sorgen |
Preterite
| I | sorgte |
|---|---|
| you | sorgtest |
| he, she, it | sorgte |
| we | sorgten |
| you (plural) | sorgtet |
| they | sorgten |
Subjunctive I
| I | sorge |
|---|---|
| you | sorgest |
| he, she, it | sorge |
| we | sorgen |
| you (plural) | sorget |
| they | sorgen |
Subjunctive II
| I | sorgte |
|---|---|
| you | sorgtest |
| he, she, it | sorgte |
| we | sorgten |
| you (plural) | sorgtet |
| they | sorgten |
Imperative
| you | sorg / sorge |
|---|---|
| you (plural) | sorgt |
Other forms
| infinitive | sorgen |
|---|---|
| past participle | gesorgt |
| present participle | sorgend |
Used in the library
- Die Mutter sorgt für die Kinder.The mother looks after the children.A1Denken und Fühlen — Thinking and feeling (A1)
- Wir sorgen dafür, dass alles klappt.We'll make sure everything works.A1Noch einmal, bitte (7) — Once more, please (7) (A1)
- Wer sorgt für den Hund, wenn der Chef alle feuert?Who looks after the dog if the boss fires everyone?A1Noch einmal, bitte (6) — Once more, please (6) (A1)
- Im Hotel wurde bestens für uns gesorgt, sogar der Hund bekam ein Bett.At the hotel we were looked after excellently; even the dog got a bed.B1Noch einmal, bitte (1) — Once more, please (1) (B1)