How do you use "sorgen" in a sentence?

Example: "Wer sorgt denn für die Kinder?" (Who takes care of the children?) Another example: "Können Sie bitte dafür sorgen, dass die Heizung funktioniert?"

sorgen

B1 Verb

English Translation

to care for, to provide

What does „sorgen" mean in English?

„sorgen" is a German verb meaning "to care for, to provide" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

Wer sorgt denn für die Kinder?

Who takes care of the children?

Können Sie bitte dafür sorgen, dass die Heizung funktioniert?

Can you please ensure that the heating works?

CEFR Level

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

besorgen — to get entsorgen — to dispose of so — so so — so so — so Sorge — worry Sorge — worry sorgen — to take care of

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